The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

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Rev. Ricardo Hernandez shared the sorrow felt by millions of Roman Catholics following Monday’s death of Pope Francis. ...

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No one knows what will happen to the United States ... This might reduce the volume of exchanges between different Catholic churches and the ability of the U.S. Catholic Church and American ...

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Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.