Conclave: What kind of Pope will be chosen next?
Apr 23, 2025•9 min
Episode description
The death of Pope Francis has prompted an outpouring of grief from Catholics across the world.
Public mourning has begun, with the public having three days to file past his open coffin at St Peter's Basillica in the Vatican before his funeral on Saturday.
Cardinals will then begin conclave: the private process to choose Pope Francis's successor. So what is it and how soon will the next Pope be in place?
From the Vatican, ITV News Europe Editor James Mates tells Nina Hossain what you need to know.
Public mourning has begun, with the public having three days to file past his open coffin at St Peter's Basillica in the Vatican before his funeral on Saturday.
Cardinals will then begin conclave: the private process to choose Pope Francis's successor. So what is it and how soon will the next Pope be in place?
From the Vatican, ITV News Europe Editor James Mates tells Nina Hossain what you need to know.
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