What happens now Pope Francis has died? 6 days of official mourning including funeral, conclave & smoke signal explained

POPE Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, plunging the world’s 1.4billion Catholics into mourning.

Here we take a look at what happens during this bereavement period, from funeral rights to the election of a new pope.

AFPPope Francis has died aged 88 following a battle with double pneumonia[/caption] GettyPope Francis greeting a little girl during the Easter Mass in St Peter’s Square on the day before his passing[/caption]

On April 21, 2025, it was announced that Pope...