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The papal conclave, October 1503 elected Giuliano della Rovere as Pope Julius II to succeed Pope Pius III and was only 10 hours long.
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What was the shortest papal election?
The papal conclave of October 1503 elected Giuliano della Rovere as Pope Julius II to succeed Pope Pius III and lasted just 10 hours - the shortest conclave in history.
Who was the pope for the shortest amount time?
Pope Urban VII (September 15-September 27, 1590): reigned for 13 calendar days and died before consecration. Stephen II only live for 3 days after his election as pope in AD752 but is not counted as a pope now as he had not yet been ordained as a bishop which was a requirement before he could be consecrated as pope.
Was there a pope from South America?
Before the election of Pope Francis there was never a pope from any of the Americas.
How did Pope Urban II get his name?
Pope Urban chose the name upon his election as pope.
Who had the shortest reign as pope in 20th century?
Pope John Paul I reigned only 33 days.
When was Pope Benedict XVI's election to papacy?
He became pope on April 19th 2005.
How did Pope Leo X get his name?
He chose the name Leo at the time of his election as pope.
What is the significance of the election of Pope Francis?
Pope Francis is the first jesuit to be elected as pope, the first pope from the America's and the first pope in many centuries who is not from Europe.
How does the public first learn the results of the election for the pope?
When the ballots are burned after the successful election of the new pope, the smoke issuing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel is white.
Was the new pope always known?
No, who the new Pope will be is always unknown until his election by the cardinals.
How long after election does the installation of the pope happen?
Within 72 hours of the election Answered by Louis
Who is running for the position of pope?
This is not a political election and no one 'runs' for pope. The pope is generally chosen from among the cardinals. They do not campaign for the position.
