Pope Francis, who presided over the Roman Catholic Church and its estimated 1.4 billion followers for 12 years, died April 21.

What happens after Pope Francis’ funeral – how the Conclave to select his successor will work - The late pope broke from tradition with a burial at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.