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 Pope Francis dies?
Pope Francis is currently in hospital battling pneumonia in both lungs, sparking concerns around the world about what happens ...
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 ...
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 ...