Pope Francis dead: Conservatives wanting to take church back

News.com.au - 21/04
Following the death of Pope Francis on the morning of Easter Monday, attention turns to the question of his successor.

Following the death of Pope Francis on the morning of Easter Monday, attention turns to the question of his successor.

Francis led the Catholic Church for 12 years, right up until his death at 88 – as is tradition, The Sun reports.

The Vatican paid tribute to their former leader with a statement that hailed his “faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalised”.

“With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite, merciful love of God, One and Tribune,” it continued.

Pope Francis led the Catholic Church for 12 years. Picture: Alessandro Di Meo/Pool Photo via AP

After the nine days of mourning have been observed – during which time Francis will be buried – the papal conclave will begin in order to select a successor.

All 252 cardinals from around the world will travel to Rome for the secret ballot, in which...
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