Pope Francis Dies at 88: Vatican Announces Funeral and Conclave Details:

On Monday, Pope Francis died at the age of 88 years, paving the way for a transformative papacy. His death was confirmed by the Vatican as cerebral stroke, coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse. Francis death has set off a series of state-sponsored customs marked with viewing, solemn advance funeral rites, and pending conclave for picking of the new pope.

Reason of Death and Health Struggles

Vatican Hospitalization: Underwent hospitalization at Gemelli Hospital in Rome on February 14 came due to puerperal bronchitis leading to double pneumonia.

Discharged Condition: Released on March 23 under the condition of recovery for two months, although, subsequently made several unplanned post recovery appearances.

Causative Details: As per the Vatican the cause of death was declared as cited stroke and coma.

Casket Viewing at the Vatican

Exhibition Wondow: On Monday evening, the deceased’s body was placed in a walnut coffin at Casa Santa Marta (Vatican dwelling) on Papal Francis.

Depiction: Papal was donned red vestment mitre crowned Percy manual holding the rosary.

Transfer to the Basilica: His body will then be relocated to St. Peter’s Basilica from 9:00 am sharp on Wednesday for public exhibition.

Arrangements for the Funeral

Date & Time: Planned for St. Peter's Square on Saturday at 10:00 am (08:00 GMT).

Burial: The pope’s coffin will remain at the Basilica before transferring to Santa Maria Maggiore for the burial rites.

Expected Attendance: Amidst thousands of devotees, we expect leaders such as Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelensky.

Conclave to Elect New Pope

Timing: The kūpple should be initiated on May 5 to 10, 15 to 20 days after the pope’s decease.

Electors For The Vote: The Cardinal Electors will assemble in Sistine Chapel with 135 to cast their ballots until one of them garners a two-thirds dominion of votes.

Voting Significance:
Black Smoke = No decision made
White Smoke = New pope elected