The Mysterious Demise of the Pope: Understanding the Timeline of Papal Passings We weren’t able to create a summary for you. Refresh your page to try again. Apr 21, 2025 · After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope . The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine... Apr 21, 2025 · After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope . The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine... Apr 24, 2025 · The timeline of the death and funeral of a pope and the conclave to elect a new pontiff.
