The cardinal camerlengo confirms the popeās death, arranges for the breaking of the popeās Fishermanās Ring and papal seal (bulla), and oversees the transition (sede vacante) until a new pope is elected. Preparations are made for the popeās funeral and are followed by the conclave (the process of electing a new pontiff).
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