The death of the Pope initiates a solemn ritual in the Catholic Church, starting with the Camerlengo verifying the death. The Pope's body is called by name, and if there is no response, he is declared dead. The Ring of the Fisherman is destroyed, marking the end of his reign. The news is communicated to various officials, and the Pope must be buried within six days, followed by a nine-day mourning period. The papal conclave, where cardinals elect a new Pope, begins fifteen days after the death, with strict rules and secrecy. Full article (Euronews.com)