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Farewell, Papa Francesco: transition from Sede Vacante to Habemus Papam
Pope Francis passed away on 21 April 2025 at the age of 88. After his funeral in Piazza San Pietro, Francis was buried in the Santa Maria Maggiore. Following a period of mourning, the Conclave convened. After just four ballots, white smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel: Habemus Papam! The cardinals elected Robert Prevost as Francis’ successor. He took the name Pope Leo XIV.