There death of a pontiff marks the start of an ancient and meticulous liturgy defined and perfected over the centuries, a moment of great change for the Catholic Church in which Nothing can be left to chance until the election of the new pope. Each phase of this delicate period of transition to the new papacy is characterized by a rigorous ceremonial that begins at the time of the death of the Pope and ends with the announcement of the new Pope.
Here you are What happens after the Pope’s death And what will happen in the next few days until it is elected The successor of Pope Francis.