Public viewing: The public viewing of Pope Francis will begin as soon as Wednesday morning in St. Peter’s Basilica, after his casket is taken by procession from the Vatican hotel where he lived.
Francis’ burial site: In his final will, Francis confirmed he would be buried at St. Mary Major basilica, which is outside the Vatican and home to his favorite icon of the Virgin Mary.
The next pope: Eligible cardinals will vote for a papal successor in the Sistine Chapel via a process known as “the conclave.” The cardinals haven’t set a date for the conclaveto elect Francis’ successor, but the current norms suggest it couldn’t begin before May 5.