Following the passing of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church is currently in a period of structured transition. Cardinal Kevin Farrell is serving as the camerlengo, responsible for overseeing Vatican affairs during this time. The next step in the process will be the gathering of the College of Cardinals, which consists of 135 electors. Within 20 days of the Pope’s death, the College of Cardinals will convene in a conclave to elect the new pope. The election will require a two-thirds majority for a candidate to be chosen as the new leader of the Catholic Church. This process is a significant event in the history of the Church and will determine the direction it will take in the future.