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What colour is the smoke that comes out of the chimney in St Peter's church when a new pope is being chosen?
White smoke means a new Pope has been chosen. Black mean one has not been chosen.
Why is there no current pope?
Pope Benedict XVI resigned at the end of February 2013; the new pope has yet to be elected.
Why is white smoke released when a pope is chosen?
White smoke comes out of the Vatican when a new Pope has been chosen. Cardinals and bishops of the Catholic Church enter into what is known as a conclave to elect the new Pope through a series of ballots. While in the conclave, the Cardinals and Bishops have no contact with the outside world.
Who chooses the new pope?
The pope is chosen by the Cardinal Electors - all the cardinals under the age of 80.
How was Peter chosen to be pope?
He was appointed by Christ to be pope.
Who chose Pope Gregory to be the leader of the Apostles?
Peter was chosen as the leader of the Church and apostles. Pope Gregory was chosen to be the pope and leader of the Church.
How do you run for pope?
You do not run for pope. You are chosen as pope by the College of Cardinals. There is no campaign.
When electing a new pope what is the job of a teller?
Three tellers are chosen by the cardinals in the conclave. Their job is to open, count and verify the ballots cast for the pope.
What sign is given to show when a new Pope is elected?
After the a vote is taken the ballots are burned in a stove in the Sistine Chapel and chemicals mixed with them. If the smoke is black, no pope has been elected. If the smoke is white, a new pope has been chosen.
Why is there no pope named Matthew?
No pope has chosen that name. There is no prohibition to a pope using Matthew.
When was Pope Benedict XVI chosen to be pope?
He was elected as pope on April 19, 2005.
When was the present pope chosen?
Pope Francis was chose pope on March 13, 2013.
