The Catholic Church is in a state of mourning after the death of Pope Francis this Easter monday. 

The 88 year old Argertinian, Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21st after a five week bout of double pneumonia. Although this disease was detrimental he ultimately died of a stroke and heart failure. The funeral has been scheduled for after the 7 day period of mourning on Saturday, April 26.  

Many other countries besides the Catholic Church have announced their participation in the stages of mourning due to this death. These countries include Peru with 3 days, Ecuador with 3 days, Paraguay with 5 days, Brazil with 7 days, Cuba with 3 days, Venezuela with 3 days, and his home country of Argentina with 7 days.  

“The pope of the poor has left us, the pope of the marginalized,” Archbishop of Buenos Aires Jorge Garcia Cuerva said. 

The conclave to decide the new pope will begin after 7 days of morning. This process of deciding the pope includes cardinals reviewing profiles and hearing from candidates. After they review the cardinals go into the voting process, taking several rounds, which usually takes up to 2 to 3 weeks of voting and preparations. 

Some of the greatest accomplishments of Pope Francis involve ecological issues, issues within the Catholic Church, and making sure all people are accepted and welcome. These issues have improved greatly since Pope francis’ intervened. 

“The pope’s death is going to really leave a mark of pain in people’s hearts,” resident of Buenos Aires Nicolas Cordoba said. 

Pope Francis will be missed throughout the Catholic Church, Argentina, and all surrounding communities. After the 7 days of mourning the conclave will begin as Cardinals decide among