The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

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A lot of unusual terms and Latin words will be thrown around in the coming days as the Vatican picks a new pope. Here's what ...