White smoke has been seen above the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on the second day of the conclave

The conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7.

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Pope Francis’ cause of death has been confirmed as it’s revealed he did not die from respiratory issues after a battle with pneumonia.

Pope Francis died on Monday at the age of 88, the Vatican announced. As a pope who wanted to stay close to the people and at times advocated a more moderate line at the Church, he presided over several key reforms during his time leading the Vatican. 

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, has died aged 88 just weeks after being discharged from hospital.

Just hours after The Vatican said the Pope was no longer in a critical condition, he suffered a breathing crisis and swallowed his own vomit.

Pope Francis had a quiet night in hospital, the Vatican said on Sunday, the morning after revealing the 88-year-old was in a “critical” condition.

The pontiff was admitted with bronchitis last week after suffering breathing difficulties, but has since developed pneumonia in both of his lungs.

Pope Francis sparked controversy after reportedly using an offensive gay slang word during a meeting with Italian bishops.