Sede vacante: What happens now, and who is in charge?
The pope has died. How does the Church elect his successor?
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Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, the See of Rome is vacant. The College of Cardinals are now making their way to Rome from around the world, where they will, in due course, meet in conclave to elect the next successor of St. Peter.
When that…