(NewsNation) — A new pope will take the reins of the Catholic Church following the death of 88-year-old Pope Francis, who had served in the papacy since 2013.

After a pope’s death, a process of deeply rooted rites and rituals takes place. But last year, the pontiff adjusted some customs, including allowing for burial outside the Vatican. The last time papal funeral traditions were changed was in 2000.

Eventually, a conclave composed of the College of Cardinals will select Francis’ successor. But first, the Vatican will confirm his death, publicly display his body, and hold a funeral and burial.

Cardinal Kevin Farrell will confirm his death and oversee initial arrangements. Then, following tradition, the pope’s body will be moved to his private chapel.

The Vatican will determine the cause of death and write a report, at which time the pope’s body is dressed in white. Then, Farrell, who will run the Vatican in the interim as camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, will preside over the pronouncement of Francis’ death in his private chapel.

Francis’ coffin will be wooden on the outside and zinc on the inside, a change from a past requirement that the body be placed in three coffins made of cypress, lead and oak.

The coffin will be moved to St. Peter’s Basilica, where the public can pay their respects. His body will not be elevated as custom but instead will face the pews.

The master of liturgical ceremonies will read the pope’s rogito, a one-page account of his papacy. He will then roll the document into a tube that will be buried in the coffin, along with a bag of minted coins.

The burial will follow. While most popes are buried at St. Peter’s Basilica, Francis wished to be buried at the Basilica of St. Mary Major. A nine-day mourning period will begin, and a conclave will move forward in selecting the 267th pontiff.

Funerals are typically held four to six days after the pope’s death. The public viewing and funeral logistics have yet to be announced.