It became known how long the mourning for Pope Francis will last.

According to information from Vatican News, the mourning for Pope Francis will last 9 days - from April 26 to May 4. During this period, daily prayers will be held in St. Peter's Basilica. The date for the conclave, during which a new pontiff will be elected, has not yet been set. However, according to tradition, the conclave should take place within 15-20 days after the Pope's death.On April 21, Pope Francis died at the age of 89. The cause of death was a stroke and heart failure. He faced many difficulties due to various illnesses over 12 years, the latest being bilateral pneumonia.After the death of the Pope, cardinals from around the world will gather in the Sistine Chapel to conduct the conclave - a secret voting process during which a new pontiff will be elected. Only cardinals who have not reached the age of 80 participate in the voting. Usually, a cardinal becomes the new Pope, but technically any Catholic can be chosen.According to the updated version of the document 'Order of the Funeral of the Roman Pontiff', the funeral of the Pope will be held under a simplified procedure. This document was approved by the Pope himself in November 2024.