The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

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Global tributes are being paid after Pope Francis died of a stroke and heart failure on Easter Monday at Casa Santa Marta, a guesthouse at the Vatican. Follow for live updates ...

Meet the Irish-American Camerlengo and Italian dean who are in charge of administering the Church during this interim period.

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