What happens when a pope dies

With Pope Francis's death on Easter Monday, focus is on the selection of next Pope

Last updated: April 21, 2025 | 12:19

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Pope Francis looks on during a meeting with internally displaced persons at the Freedom Hall in Juba, South Sudan, on February 4, 2023.

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