Pope Francis, who was elected in 2013, passed away on April 21 at the age of 88. The Vatican declared that he died of a stroke, leaving the position as the Bishop of Rome and the head of the worldwide Catholic Church empty.
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What Happens When The Pope Dies?
His death has commenced a leadership transition period known as the interregnum, where there is no pope in power. After a pope dies, a traditional mourning period is initiated and lasts for nine days. This is also known as the novendiales.
How Is A New Pope Elected?
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The Vatican has over 250 cardinals who distinguish themselves by wearing a red cloak. All of them can participate in the meetings held before the elections, but only 120 cardinals below the age of 80 are involved in the voting process.
As per the Apostolic Constitution, the cardinals are not allowed to speak with anyone outside the election premises except in cases of urgent necessity.
A direct election is held between two candidates until one of them receives a two-thirds majority. Neither of the candidates is allowed to vote in the process known as the conclave.
The mass is notified of the status of the elections through smoke signals that are generated by burning the ballot. If a new pope is elected, white smoke from the chimney at the Sistine Chapel is released.
However, if the conclave is unable to reach a consensus, black smoke is released from the chimney and all the ballots used are burnt to start the process again.
Once a new pope is elected, the dean of the College of Cardinals then questions whether the elected candidate accepts the title. Post acceptance, he is dressed and introduced to the people as the new pope.
