The Vatican announced that cardinals will convene in a secret conclave on May 7 to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis. The conclave will take place in the Sistine Chapel with 135 cardinals participating. The election process requires a two-thirds majority and may involve multiple rounds of voting. The world will await the smoke signals from the chimney to indicate the outcome. Pope Francis's funeral was attended by thousands, including politicians and royalty, and featured a procession through Rome.