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He was elected in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican.
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What do you call the bishops that elect the pope?
Bishops that elect the pope are called cardinals.
What do the college of cardinals use to elect a pope?
The cardinals use paper ballots to elect a pope. There are no voting machines used.
How many cardinals are needed to elect a pope?
2/3 of the eligible cardinals (under age 80) are needed to elect a pope.
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.
What is the name of the Group of Cardinals who elect the Pope?
The College of Cardinals
What college is the pope elected by?
The College of Cardinals elect the pope.
Who are bishops that elect the pope?
Cardinals elect Popes, but they are not necessarily bishops.
Did it take two days to elect Pope Benedict XVI?
Yes, it took 4 ballots to elect Benedict - 2 days.
How do people elect a pope?
The Pope gets elected by the Cardinals not the people.
Is Pope Benedict a real pope?
Of course, Benedict was a real pope, elected by the College of Cardinals in 2005 to replace John Paul II. However, Pope Benedict X was an anti-pope.
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.
How was Pope Benedict made a pope?
His Holiness Benedict XVI was, like the majority of his predecessors, elected by the college of cardinals (voting-age cardinals) in a papal conclave in 2005.
