Pope Francis dies at 88: What is a conclave and when does it start?
Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 after an 11-year papacy. With his death, the top post of the Vatican City goes vacant and a suitable replacement will be inducted soon, a hunt for which had already began. Pope Francis passes away at 88. When is the next Papal Conclave happening? (AP) What is a conclave all about? A conclave is a high-stakes meeting of top Catholic leaders around the world. It involves the...