Pope Francis’ wooden coffin will be sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body lying in state at the Vatican.

When Pope Francis died, he was recovering at the Vatican after a five-week hospital stay for double pneumonia and other health issues.

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.

Cardinal Kevin Farrell confirmed Pope Francis' death at the age of 88 early in the morning in a statement from the Vatican. There will be a period of mourning before the selection process involving the governing body of the Vatican and the 135 cardinals eligible to participate in the conclave begins.

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