Preparations for funeral and conclave under way in Rome
- Pope Francis died on April 21 inside his Vatican apartment.
- He suffered a stroke, falling into a coma before irreversible heart failure occurred.
- Funeral and burial rites have been simplified, departing from previous papal traditions.
- 135 cardinal electors from 71 countries will elect the next pope with a two-thirds majority.
- The College of Cardinals will convene for a conclave after a nine-day mourning period ends.
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Last hour of the death of Pope Francis, live: coffin, funeral, burning chapel, successors and news from the Vatican today
He is following the latest news from the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88, with preparations for his funeral, the burning chapel and the process of electing his successor in the conclave.
Death of Pope Francis: ++ Conversations for conclave – Cardinals meet again for consultations ++ Liveticker
On the first day of the funeral, about 20,000 people personally said goodbye to the dead Francis. On the second day, too, long queues formed in front of St. Peter's Basilica. Meanwhile, the Cardinals who have already arrived meet for consultations. All news in the live ticker.
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