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Do all the cardinals voting and non voting go in conclave?
Yes, non-voting cardinals MAY enter the conclave if they wish.
How many of the 117 cardinals voting on new pope are from the US?
11 U.S. Cardinals took part in the conclave of 2013.
How many Cardinals can be seated in the Sistine chapel?
As many as they need, the seats are set up just for the Conclave, although I believe the number of voting cardinals is limited to 120 by the Pope's constitution.
How many cardinals were involved in the voting of Pope Francis?
There were 115 cardinal electors in the conclave that elected Pope Francis.
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.
What is the name for cardinals who over see a vote?
Three cardinals are chosen before voting begins in a conclave to be Scrutineers who oversee each vote.
Do all cardinals take part in voting for the pope?
Only those cardinals under the age of 80 who are able to travel to Rome elect the pope.
Do all cardinals take part in the voting of the pope?
Only cardinals under the age of 80 at the time the conclave begins may vote for a pope.
How was Pope Benedict made a pope?
His Holiness Benedict XVI was, like the majority of his predecessors, elected by the college of cardinals (voting-age cardinals) in a papal conclave in 2005.
How was Jorge Bergoglio selected to be the pope?
He was selected by voting of the College of Cardinals in a secret conclave held in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican. Voting is by paper ballots prepared by each cardinal as he votes.
What do the cardinals use to elect the new pope?
They use a paper ballot and a pen. No modern voting machines are used.
What is the maximum number of Cardinals in the Catholic Church?
See the link below for the Cardinals and the list.TOTAL CARDINAL ELECTORS: 81TOTAL CARDINALS: 199All figures correct as at Monday, November 26, 2012 [Except where Cardinals have recently died and have not yet been removed from the database]
