What happens now after the death of Pope Francis?

Pope Francis has died at 88, creating uncertainty in the Catholic Church regarding his successor. Following his death, Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell has taken on the role of the Vatican’s top administrator during the sede vacante period, while the College of Cardinals will convene to elect a new pope through a conclave, requiring a two-thirds majority vote. Leading candidates include Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, favored for his progressive views, and Cardinal Pietro Parolin, seen as a continuity candidate, with others like Cardinal Peter Erdö representing more conservative perspectives.