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All cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote in the conclave. Any cardinal over age 80 may attend the conclave as an observer but does not vote.
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Who can vote for pope in an election?
All cardinals under age 80 are eligible to vote in a papal conclave.
Is the election of a pope decided on a simple majority vote?
No, a pope must receive a 2/3 majority of the eligible voters in a papal conclave.
Do the non-eligible cardinals go to the conclave?
Cardinals over the age limit to vote may enter the Conclave if they wish.
Who is allowed to vote in Vatican City?
About the only voting in Vatican City is when a papal conclave is held. Only the cardinal electors vote in that.
Do cardinals cast ballots in the papal election?
Yes, cardinals under age 80 at the start of the conclave can vote.
What is the number of Cardinals who vote for the pope?
The number of cardinals eligible to vote in a conclave is about 120, and is limited to 120 by Canon Law.
What you call the bishops that elect the pope?
All cardinal under the age of 80 are eligible to vote in a papal conclave. They are known as cardinal electors. For a complete list of all current cardinal electors click here.
Who is eligible to select a new pope?
Only cardinals under the age of 80 at the beginning of the conclave are eligible to vote for a new pope. For the upcoming conclave that will replace Pope Benedict XVI there are 117 cardinals who meet that qualification.
Who qualifies to choose pope?
Any cardinal under age 80 is eligible to vote in the conclave to elect a pope.
Is media allowed in papal conclave?
No media! Only the cardinals and a few assistants are allowed in a conclave.
How many American Cardinals are eligible to vote for the pope?
11 American cardinals took part in the March 2013 conclave.
How many U.S. cardinals will be eligible to vote for the new pope?
A Cardinal doesn't "win" anything, to be selected as the next Pontiff is to accept a perpetual martyrdom for the rest of your life. To become Pope, a majority of 2/3 is needed. That depends on how many cardinals are present in the conclave. The person needs 2/3s of the votes plus one to be chosen as pope.
