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Cardinals are meeting at the Vatican to make the first decisions about running the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis

Grief and tributes for Pope Francis were shared around the world Tuesday, a day after the popular pontiff died at age 88

Every pope has his critics

Cardinal Kevin Farrell will orchestrate the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor

One of pontiff’s last acts was to simplify papal rites, stripping away elaborate rituals and scaling back procession

The Argentine pontiff, 88, died on Monday from a stroke, less than a month after returning home from five weeks in hospital battling double pneumonia. Pope Francis's coffin -- which he previously ordered should be of wood and zinc -- will then be taken inside the church and from there…

It’s kind of like choosing a school captain but a lot cuntier.

Following the death of Pope Francis, we’ll soon be seeing a new leader in the Vatican. The conclave – a strictly confidential gathering of Roman Catholic cardinals – is due to meet in a matter of weeks to elect a new earthly head.

The late pope's passing was announced earlier on Monday morning with bells tolling in Catholic churches from Latin America to Asia and across Rome as the news spread around the world.