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Who are bishops that elect the pope?
Cardinals elect Popes, but they are not necessarily bishops.
What two popes did Pope Francis elect for sainthood?
Pope Francis canonized Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II.
Do popes eat in the conclave?
No, there is no pope during a conclave. The purpose of a conclave is to elect a new pope because the position is vacant. However, the cardinal electors who are in the conclave do eat while there.
How do the popes decide on electing a new pope?
Popes do not vote. It is the cardinals who elect a pope. Popes are usually dead at the time of an election or retired. In either case they would not be eligible to vote. The cardinals simply vote. After each ballot is cast, the top contenders are then subject to additional ballots until one of them emerges with 2/3 of the vote. If that cardinal accepts the position of pope, he is then declared the new pope.
Did popes elect cardinals?
Popes do not elect cardinals, they name them.
What do you call the bishops that elect the pope?
Bishops that elect the pope are called cardinals.
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.
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 were the popes elected in the Middle Ages?
The popes were chosen almost immediately after the death of the sitting pope. The earliest popes were chosen by consensus of the clergy and people of Rome. In 1059 it was ruled that the cardinals should elect the pope. In 1274 the Church ruled that the cardinals should be locked away (Latin: cum clave) until a new pope has been chosen. From that came the English word conclave.
Why do they elect popes?
They elect a pope to lead the cathlic and christian community. They choose the bishops and arch bishops too. The pope also helps them through there journey closer to god and helps them live their life cleansed from sin and how jesus would want.
What room is the new pope elected in?
Popes are elected in the Sistine Chapel.
Why is a new pope elected?
If the reigning pontiff dies or resigns it is necessary for the College of Cardinals to elect a new pope.
