What happens now that Pope Francis has died – and how an Irishman will be pivotal during period of mourning and selecting a new pope
Cardinal Kevin Farrell with the late Pope Francis. Photo: Getty
The death of Pope Francis means that the Vatican now sets in motion very specific protocols for this period of “interregnum” – the time between the passing of one pontiff and the election of his successor.
The most important person during this time of mourning and preparation for the succession process, as anyone who has seen the award-winning film Conclave knows, is the cardinal camerlengo or chamberlain.
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