The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

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Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church's conservatives and inspired some progressives, has died.

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The Vatican announced his passing on Easter Monday at 7:35 a.m. local time. He died at his residence in Casa Santa Marta.

After 12 years as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis died early this morning at the age of 88.