The Catholic Church must elect a new leader after the death of Pope Francis.
When the Pope dies or resigns, the government of the Catholic Church passes to the College of Cardinals. Cardinals are bishops and Vatican officials from around the world who are personally selected by the Pope and are recognizable by their distinctive red robes.
Electing a new pope after a Pope's death (or resignation) is called a conclave, which translates from Latin as "closed room."
Only cardinals under the age of 80 participate in the conclave.
