The world mourned the loss of Pope Francis on April 21, with many regarding him as a moral leader whose progressive values pushed the Catholic Church toward modernity. His passing creates a vacancy known as 'sede vacante', leading to the College of Cardinals taking temporary charge. The conclave for electing his successor begins on May 7, 2025, featuring a pre-conclave mass and a secretive voting process in the Sistine Chapel, where eligible cardinals will choose the next Pope.
The 88-year-old Pope Francis, known for his progressive values, passed away on April 21, leaving a significant void in moral leadership and the Catholic Church.
Following the popeâs death, the College of Cardinals will oversee church matters during the period of 'sede vacante' until a new pope is elected.
The Apostolic Constitution governs the conclave process, where eligible cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel to vote in secrecy for the next pope.
The conclave process starts with a pre-conclave mass, after which the cardinals are sequestered to deliberate and elect the new leader of the Catholic Church.
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