The death of Pope Francis has triggered a period of a mourning before the process of picking a new pope begins.
Francis’ death was announced on Monday by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo.
“Dear brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” a statement from the camerlengo said.
After nine days of mourning, all cardinals under the age of 80 will convene in the Vatican to pick Francis’ successor.
It typically takes between two and three weeks for a pope to be chosen following the death of his predecessor, though it can stretch slightly beyond that if cardinals struggle to agree on a candidate.
