At the end of a pope's reign, a secret vote takes place at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, Rome. Here is the election process for a new pope.

Hollywood has also mourned the passing of progressive Pope Francis, and even expressed concern for him before his death. “Conclave” star Isabella Rossellini said to Variety during the SAG Awards, when Pope Francis was hospitalized at the time, that Romans “have a much closer relationship” with the papal figure.