What to expect after Pope Francis' death

What to expect after Pope Francis' death

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Who stays in the Roman curia?

With the death of Pope Francis, all Vatican prefects resign their jobs — with a few exceptions — and no new curial heads are appointed until a successor is elected.Photo caption: © Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.During the papal interregnum, offices in the Roman curia face the challenge of keeping on with their work without the prefects appointed to oversee them.ShareWhile all major decisions are halted until a new pope is elected, a lot of ordinary …

As cardinals converge on Vatican, here’s what to expect from a modern conclave

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CNA explains: ‘Sede vacante’ and ‘interregnum’ — what do they mean?

Thousands depart St. Peter's Square after praying the Holy Rosary for Pope Francis, Monday, April 21, 2025 / Credit: Kristina Millare/CNA CNA Staff, Apr 23, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). Pope Francis died on April 21 at the age of 88. As Catholics around the world mourn his passing, a highly regulated process has now begun that will see the pope’s earthly body laid to rest and a conclave convened to elect his successor.  As of this moment, the chair of…

Here's what to expect from the conclave after Pope Francis' death

The Catholic Church is grieving throughout the world, including in Maryland, after the death of Pope Francis, who died Monday at the age of 88.

What happens now that Pope Francis has died and should I just watch Conclave?

Yes, you are an expert if you've seen Conclave.