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While many of the Vatican's specific rites for electing a new Pope are kept tightly secret, it is known that a secret ballot system is indeed used, and that the new Pontiff must be elected by a simple majority.
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How do cardinals cast ballots?
Cardinals under age 80 at the start of the conclave can vote. The procedure is secret but the cardinals cast paper ballots that are later burned after they are totaled.
Do cardinals actually cast their ballots?
Yes, cardinals under age 80 at the start of the conclave do vote.
Do all cardinals actually cast ballots in the election?
No, only those cardinals under the age of 80 vote in a papal conclave. Yes, they actually cast paper ballots in an election.
Do cardinals cast ballots in the papal election?
Yes, cardinals under age 80 at the start of the conclave can vote.
Do the cardinals cast the ballots in the election of the pope?
Only those cardinals present in the conclave under the age of 80 are allowed to vote.
Do all cardinals cast ballots?
Only cardinals under the age of 80 cast ballots in a conclave.
Do the cardinals cast ballots in the election for pope?
Yes, the cardinals cast secret ballots when electing a new pope.
Do they nominate popes?
Popes are not nominated. Cardinals simply enter the conclave and cast ballots until one cardinal receives the necessary two thirds of the vote.
Do the cardinals actually cast the ballots in the election of the pope and if so how?
No. Only cardinals under 80 years of age are eligible to vote for the new pope. In addition, the elector cardinals must be able to travel to Rome for the conclave, so if they are too ill or otherwise detained then they will not be able to vote. There may also be "secret" cardinals in countries where the Church is persecuted where the "secret" cardinal may not even know that the Pope had given him this honor. Pope John Paul II is known to have created a "secret" cardinal. "Secret" cardinals would not be able to vote for a new pope and stay secret.
Where do the elector's vote?
They cast their ballots at their respective states' capitol building.
What is to cast ballots mean?
Just means to cast your vote. (with a ballot)
Why do they burn the votes when electing a pope?
The proceedings of a conclave are secret, including the number of votes received by a candidate.Once a vote has been counted, the old ballots are burned so that they cannot get accidentally mixed in with new ballots from the next vote. And if the vote is the last one, which elects a Pope, then burning the ballots preserves the secrecy of the vote. If a Pope knew how the cardinals voted, that could result in some form of favoritism.
