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Church Governance Post-Pope Death
- After a pope dies, the College of Cardinals governs the church until a new pope is elected.
- The process includes preparing for the funeral and holding daily general congregations where cardinals discuss the future leadership.
Age Limits Define Electors
- Cardinals over 80 years old participate in pre-conclave congregations but cannot vote in the conclave.
- Currently, 138 eligible cardinal electors are under 80 and required to attend the conclave.
Who Presides Over Conclave
- The senior cardinal bishop who is an elector presides over the conclave, not the dean of the College necessarily.
- Cardinal Pietro Parolin is expected to preside over the next conclave as senior cardinal bishop elector.