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1.) The ballots are removed from the ballot box and counted. If the number of ballots does not match the number of those voting, the ballots are burned and the voting is done again.
2.) If there are no irregularities the ballots are then opened one by one and the name indicated on the ballot is read and recorded by each of three scrutineers.
3.) The totals are added and the results checked to make sure that all is in order.
The cardinal with at least 2/3 of the vote is then asked if he accepts the position and what name he chooses. The results are then signaled to the outside world by burning the ballots so that white smoke issues from the chimney of the chapel and bells in the Vatican are rung indicating that a new pope has been elected.
What else can I help you with?
Who was the last pope to have children?
Pope Pius IV (1559-1565) had three illegitimate children before his election to the papacy.
Did the cardinals stay for three years while voting for new pope in 1268?
The papal election from November 1268 to September 1, 1271, following the death of Pope Clement IV, was the longest papal election in the history of the Catholic Church.
How did Pope Urban II get his name?
Pope Urban chose the name upon his election 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 Leo X get his name?
He chose the name Leo at the time of his election as pope.
When was Pope Benedict XVI's election to papacy?
He became pope on April 19th 2005.
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.
Which current pope took the longest time to choose?
The papal election from November 1268 to September 1, 1271, following the death of Pope Clement IV, was the longest papal election in the history of the Catholic Church. The election brought Teobaldo Visconti to the throne as Pope Gregory X. In recent times (last 100 years) all popes have been elected within three weeks of the death of a pope. Consiering the time for the funeral, days of mourning, etc., conclaves have lasted no more than a few days.
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.
