The cardinal electors come together in a conclave to elect a new pope.
The pope is replaced when he dies or retires or resigns.
The pope remains in office until death unless he resigns.
If the reigning pontiff dies or resigns it is necessary for the College of Cardinals to elect a new pope.
Of course! A new pope would not even be elected unless the sitting pope either dies or resigns.
The pope will stay in office till his death or if he resigns. Which is highly unlikely. Hope that helps!
The next conclave to elect a pope will occur a few days after Pope Francis either dies or resigns.
Yes. Whenever a pope dies or resigns the papal ring and papal seals are destroyed.
Unless he resigns, he serves until he dies.
Abdication is the term that describes the resignation of a pope or bishop. In the case of Pope Benedict XVI, however, the Church prefers the term 'resignation.'
They get another governor.
The lieutenant governor will step in.
The Lieutenant Governor take over.