How to Become the Pope

While the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, the Catholic Church is preparing to choose a new leader. Cardinals are traveling to Vatican City from all over the world to take part in the papal conclave, an ancient ritual/election that ends with the selection of a new Pope. It almost definitely won't be you, but if you're interested in the job—or just curious how the process works—below are the nuts and bolts of how popes are chosen.