Conclave to chose next pope after funeral

Cardinals begin to arrive in Rome for pope's funeral, conclave

The College of Cardinals have begun to gather in Rome to finalize funeral details for Pope Francis, and eventually the conclave where a successor will be chosen. Overseeing it all, is the Camerlengo, American Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who was hand selected by Pope Francis and will serve as the administrator until a new pope is elected. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY.

Pope Francis has been dead for 48 hours, but he is already asking himself the question of the next. How will the days and weeks to come take place before the conclave that will elect the next Holy Father? Elements of answer.

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