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There are always front-runners, known as "papabile," who have at least some of the qualities considered necessary to be pope.

Pope Francis, who died on Monday, revised various rites last year, simplifying the funeral rituals to emphasize his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican in keeping with his wishes.

Many recalled his legacy as the first pope from Latin America, and the first Jesuit to reach the pinnacle of church hierarchy, one who stressed humility over hubris for a Church beset with scandal and indifference.

New York Times: How Francis' humble style transformed the papacy.

Key quotes from Pope Francis' papacy.

Conclaves, held in the Sistine Chapel, require cardinals to choose a new pope.

A look back at the milestones, travels and legacy of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change.

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88.

Truong My Lan's appeal cited efforts to compensate victims and claimed an 'accident'.