Pope Francis has passed away after leading the Catholic Church for 12 years. His body will lie in state for three days in St. Peter's Basilica before burial at the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Following this, a conclave involving 135 cardinals will commence to select a new pope. Through reforms, his pontificate notably diversified the College of Cardinals, reducing Italy's representation and increasing candidates from Africa and Asia, setting a modern precedent for the future leadership of the Church.
During Pope Francis's 12 years at the helm, the Catholic Church has seen significant changes in the electoral processes and the composition of the College of Cardinals.
Pope Francisâs successors will come from a more globally representative cohort of cardinals, particularly with increased diversity from Africa and Asia, reflecting his reformative legacy.
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