James Madison University's Jennifer Aycock, an assistant professor of religion, is available to discuss the life and legacy of Pope Francis and next steps for the Vatican as they begin the mourning process and prepare the conclave to elect the next pope.

As tributes from around the world pour in for the late Pope Francis, many remember him as a champion of interfaith unity. Francis often traveled the world to meet with leaders from other religions. For a pope who spent much of his life bringing communities together,