From sealed rooms to a broken ring: What happens when a Pope passes away or steps down?
Pope Francis, 88, remains in hospital battling double pneumonia, with his condition described as "critical" by the Vatican.
What Happens When a Pope Dies?
When a pope dies, after the camerlengo certifies the passing, the pope's ring is removed and destroyed to mark the end of his ...
What happens when the Pope dies as Francis admits 'I might not make it'
Pope Francis is currently in hospital battling pneumonia in both lungs, sparking concerns around the world about what happens when a pope dies ...
Here are the elaborate rituals of the Catholic church in the event of Pope Francis's death
The Vatican's succession process to elect a new pope is one filled with ancient tradition and custom. Pope Francis has ...
Pope Francis health: How the papal funeral will be different this time
The Catholic Church is almost 2,000 years old, and over the centuries, the protocol for papal funerals has been codified and ...
Who chooses a new pope and what happens at the vote and ceremony
After casting their votes, the ballots are methodically opened by three appointed "scrutineers," who tally the names and ...
Pope Francis critical: Here is how the Vatican selects a new pontiff
The death of a sitting pope initiates a profound period of mourning and transition within the Roman Catholic Church, marked ...