Overview

• Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, marking the end of his 12-year papacy.
• Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, at 91, will lead the funeral set to take place in St. Peter’s Square within four to six days.
• The College of Cardinals has entered the conclave, a centuries-old, confidential process to elect the next pope, involving cardinals under 80 who remain sequestered until a decision is made.
• The film 'Conclave,' dramatizing the papal election process, has gained renewed attention and will begin streaming on Prime Video on April 22, 2025.
• Experts note that 'Conclave' accurately portrays many rituals of the election process but takes creative liberties with some details, including filming locations and character dynamics.