What happens in the Vatican when a pope dies?

What happens inside the Vatican remains shrouded in mystery, especially when a new pope has to be elected

What happens in the Vatican when a pope dies?

The death of a pope sets in motion a solemn and meticulously planned process within the Vatican. This period, known as Sede Vacante (Latin for “the seat being vacant”), involves official procedures to confirm the pope’s passing, a period of mourning, and the election of his successor. The process blends ancient traditions with modern protocols, ensuring continuity in the leadership of the Catholic Church. 1. Official confirmation of death The re…

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff in history, passed away on Easter Monday, April 20 at the age of 88 at the Vatican. He led the Catholic Church for 12 years. Francis's funeral will be held on April 26. Cardinals from around the world will now elect a new pope at the conclave, a special meeting held in the Sistine Chapel. Many will remember the mysterious plot of last year's film “Conclave” with Ralph Fiennes, about political intrig…

With the death of Pope Francis, in the weeks of the Sedisvacance, media interest is concentrated on what is going on between Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica: the funeral of the Pope and the conclave, with ecclesiastical dignitaries coming together from all continents. The papacy has always inspired filmmakers, from Fernando Meirelles to Nanni Moretti to Wim Wenders and Costa G1avras. Our selection:

After the officialization of the death of Pope Francis and the announcement to the world, we find ourselves at this moment in what is known as the vacant seat, the period in which the Vatican remains orphaned without a reigning pontiff, with the camerlengo taking over. A temporary power that falls on this occasion to the American Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, while the organization of the conclave to designate the successor of the Argentine pop…