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Pope Francis' Funeral Mass Initiates Rituals, What Will Happen Next - All Details

Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 on April 21, 2025, initiating the centuries-old Vatican conclave procedures. Cardinals from around the world participate in the funeral mass, and heads of state arrive as the conclave meetings commence in secret. The conclave begins with a mass in the morning and a primary vote in the afternoon, followed by the burning of ballot papers if a pontiff is not elected. Smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel chimney indicate the selection process, leading to the eventual election of the new pope.

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