Sealed Rooms, Destroyed Ring: Catholic Church Prepares For A New Pope As Francis Remains Critical

With Pope Francis in hospital in a critical condition, battling pneumonia in both his lungs, the world is on edge about the possibility of the death of the pontiff. Pope Francis’ health has been ailing for a while and last year he had approved a stripped-down funeral for himself. Nonetheless, his death, whenever it happens, will set off a series of tightly choreographed events. n18oc_world n18oc_crux