The papal transition and the preparations for the conclave begin with absolute secrecy as the norm

Mass before starting the 2013 conclave, where Francis was elected, in the Basilica of St. Peter. Simon Roughneen/Shutterstock Tulio Alberto Álvarez-Ramos, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello Two effects have the death of Pope Francis. The first is related to the paralysing of the reforms that he proposed and that are summarized in the term synodality;...