The probable date of the Pope's funeral has been announced.

According to ANSA, the funeral of Pope Francis is likely to take place on Saturday, April 26. The final decision on the date will be made during the first Congregation of Cardinals. According to the provisions of the Apostolic Constitution Universi Dominici Gregis, the funeral of the pontiff must take place between the fourth and sixth days after death, that is between Friday, April 25, and Sunday, April 27. Therefore, Saturday, April 26, is considered the most likely date for the burial. Regarding the Conclave to elect a new Pope, according to church norms, it must be held between the fifteenth and twentieth days after Francis's death, that is between May 6 and 10. However, if all cardinal electors are already in Rome, the Conclave can start earlier. Pope Francis passed away from bilateral pneumonia. He died at 7:35 AM local Time at the age of 88. He held the papacy since March 13, 2013.

His whole life was dedicated to serving the Lord and His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the benefit of the poorest and most marginalized. With endless gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the boundless merciful love of the Triune God

After the death of the Pope, cardinals from all over the world gathered in the Sistine Chapel for the Conclave - a secret vote that determines the new pontiff. Only cardinals under the age of 80 participate in the vote. Usually, the new Pope is one of the cardinals, but technically any Catholic can be elected. Information about the candidates for the head of the Vatican can be found in the lists. Pope Francis was recognized as a man who dedicated his life to serving the Lord and His Church. He was an active preacher of the values of the Gospel, especially in the context of supporting the poorest and most vulnerable. His death shocked the entire Catholic world, and cardinals from all over the world gathered in Rome to elect a new Pope. The Conclave is an important moment for the Church, and the outcome of the election will be of great significance for the religious community.