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The Cardinals of the Catholic Church come from every continent, from various nations, and represent nearly every race.
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Who is native to Vatican City?
There are no true natives of Vatican City. Of the 800-850 residents, only about 220 have Vatican citizenship and that includes the pope, all cardinals that are assigned to work in the Vatican as well as some members of the papal diplomatic corps.
Who were the people in the Second Vatican Council?
They are the Pope, Bishops and the Cardinals all over the world.
How was the president elected in Vatican City?
There is no elected president in the Vatican. There is a pope who is elected in a secret conclave by the cardinals. The Pope is the head of state of the Vatican.
Who pays for the travels of the Catholic cardinals?
Most Cardinals pay for their own travel. Depending upon whom they work for, for instance, if the Cardinal is employed at the Vatican, and the Vatican sends him somewhere, then the Vatican might pick up the tab for that. But most Cardinals are Bishops of individual dioceses, and thus are responsible for their own travel.
How is a pope appointed?
A Pope is elected by an assembly of Cardinals in the Vatican
What do cardinals serve as to a pope?
Cardinals advise the pope and some are assigned to work in specific positions in the Vatican.
Who helps the pope?
the Cardinals, bishops, priests and nuns all have certain duties to full fill in the Vatican where the Pope resides.
Where did the cardinals elect Pope Benedict?
He was elected in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican.
Is Vatican City a republic?
No it is not. The Pope is the last absolute monarch in the world. He is elected by the college of cardinals (there is an age restriction of 80 on the cardinals permitted to vote). The cardinals are appointed by the Pope. The Pope also appoints all officers of government. The Pope can appoint "secret cardinals" whos identity is known to the other cardinals but not anyone else. There are some adult citizens of Vatican City who are not permitted to vote. This is not democracy.
Why doesn't Vatican City allow women to vote?
Because only Cardinals are allowed to vote in the Vatican. Since the Catholic church only allows men to have leadership positions (and this includes Cardinals) women have no voting rights in the Vatican. If the church ever decided to allow women to hold leadership positions, female Cardinals could vote, but this is not likely to happen any time soon.
Who is the pope chosen by?
The pope is chosen by the cardinal electors, all cardinals under age 80, in a secret conclave held in Vatican City.
Body of cardinals that serve the pope are called?
The select few that work within the Vatican are called the Roman Curia. The entire body of cardinals is known as the College of Cardinals.
