What Happens After the Pope Dies? A Visual Timeline of Rituals and Traditions

What Happens After the Pope Dies? A Visual Timeline of Rituals and Traditions After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel. World April 21, 2025 at 05:30AM