Pope Francis, The Highest Religious Leader Of The 1.4 Billion Catholics Across The World, Dies At The Age Of 88 On Easter Monday After Suffering From Various Age-related Ailments And Being Hospitalised For Over A Month... Leaving The Vatican In Shock. After 12 Years As A Spiritual Leader Of The Roman Catholic Church.. His Death Leaves The Highest Post Of The Vatican Vacant, Which Needs To Be Filled Through A Long Process. So, what happens next? NDTV'S Apurva Adhikari decodes it for you.