What's a Camerlengo? Or a papabile? Terms you should know in the papal transition

136 Cardinals decide in the coming weeks who will become the new head of the Catholic Church. How does the election take place? Who are the candidates? An overview

What's a Camerlengo? Or a papabile? Terms you should know in the papal transition

Discover the meaning behind conclave, Camerlengo and more terms used as the Catholic Church prepares for a new leader

What happens when the pope dies? How a new pope will be chosen and when it could happen

Pope Francis' death kicks off the traditional process of selecting a new pope. Here's what to know about the papal conclave and what the smoke means.

Papal Conclave Will Select a New Pope: Here's How It Works

With the death of Pope Francis early Monday morning, the question is posed: who will replace him and how will it be decided?

Pope Francis dies: How close does 'Conclave' get to the real election of a new pope?

The death of Pope Francis paves the way for one of the most secretive events in human history, as depicted in the papal thriller "Conclave."

What happens next after Francis’ death? How the Catholic Church will pick a successor

The centuries-old papal election process and traditions following the death of Pope Francis, from mourning rituals to the secretive conclave and the significance of selecting a new pope for the Catholic Church.