The conclave that begins next week to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in over 46 years for which the Vatican has not ordered new cassocks for the new head of the church - at least from the two best-known papal tailors.

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.

A papal conclave, the election of a new pope, tends to begin 15-20 days after a papal vacancy. Black or white smoke indicates each day's decision.