The camerlengo takes the place of the pope if he dies as the acting head of state of Vatican City. The College of Cardinals is in charge of Church affairs during the period between the death of the pope and the election of a new one.
No, when the pope dies a new pope is picked.
The pope's chief of staff, called the Camerlengo
No, they are all dead. The position of pope is held until the person dies or resigns.
No, there is no position between cardinal and pope.
The pope is replaced when he dies or retires or resigns.
This is not a political election and no one 'runs' for pope. The pope is generally chosen from among the cardinals. They do not campaign for the position.
We will not know until the current pope dies and the Cardinals choose a new pope in a secret conclave.
When the standing one dies.
The pope's service ends on the day he dies or retires.
No, his posessions are cleared out and the next pope moves in.
A new pope is elected by the College of Cardinals.
Of course! A new pope would not even be elected unless the sitting pope either dies or resigns.