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How a new Pope is chosen

Pope Francis died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, April 21

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by Rosa Mumanyi

Infographics28 April 2025 - 12:10
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In Summary


    The death of Pope Francis sets the stage for the choosing of the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

    Pope Francis died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, April 21.

    He was buried on April 26, 2025.

    Pope Francis was elected to lead the church in March 2013. 

    He was the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church.

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