How the Catholic Church will select the next pope

News.com.au - 21/04
The Catholic Church will embark on the lengthy process of selecting its new head, in the wake of Pope Francis’ death following his battle with double pneumonia.

The Catholic Church will embark on the lengthy process of selecting its new head, in the wake of Pope Francis’ death following his battle with double pneumonia.

In a statement on its Telegram channel on Monday night AEDT, the Vatican’s Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced that the 88-year-old “Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father” at 7.35am local time.

“Dearest brothers and sisters, it is with deep sorrow that I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” Cardinal Farrell said.

“His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His church.”

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