On Monday, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis suffered two episodes of acute respiratory failure due to accumulated mucus in his lungs. The Holy See has confirmed that the Pope's clinical condition remains complex, but also said 'he slept through the night and now continues to rest.'
As Pope Francis, who is 88 years old, continues to battle health issues, the question of what will happen next for the Catholic Church is more pressing than ever. This has led many to wonder: how will a new pope be chosen if the papacy becomes vacant? Here's everything you need to know about the process of selecting a new pope, known as the conclave.
