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What do you call the bishops that elect the pope?
Bishops that elect the pope are called cardinals.
When did Pope-elect Stephen die?
Pope-elect Stephen died in 752.
What college is the pope elected by?
The College of Cardinals elect the pope.
What event led the need elect a new pope?
Pope Benedict XVI, the reigning pontiff at the time, resigned and the need to elect a new pope arose.
What do the college of cardinals use to elect a pope?
The cardinals use paper ballots to elect a pope. There are no voting machines used.
Who are bishops that elect the pope?
Cardinals elect Popes, but they are not necessarily bishops.
In which building do cardinals meet to elect a new pope in?
The Sistine Chapel is where the Cardinals meet to elect a new Pope.
How many cardinals are needed to elect a pope?
2/3 of the eligible cardinals (under age 80) are needed to elect a pope.
Why is Vatican City not a republic?
A republic is a form of government in which power is held by the people and the representatives they elect. The pope is elected by the College of Cardinals, not by the people. Other officials are appointed by the pope.
What do the popes do to elect a new pope?
Popes do not elect popes. Popes are elected by the cardinal electors.
How many cardinals does it take to elect the pope?
It takes 2/3 of the cardinal electors at the time to elect a pope. A cardinal elector is a cardinal under age 80.
What two popes did Pope Francis elect for sainthood?
Pope Francis canonized Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II.
