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The pope is chosen by the cardinal electors, all cardinals under age 80, in a secret conclave held in Vatican City.
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How was Peter chosen to be pope?
He was appointed by Christ to be pope.
Is the new pope chosen yet?
Yes, the new Pope has been chosen, the new Pope of the Roman Catholic Church is Pope Francis. He was elected on March 13,2013.
Who chose Pope Gregory to be the leader of the Apostles?
Peter was chosen as the leader of the Church and apostles. Pope Gregory was chosen to be the pope and leader of the Church.
How do you run for pope?
You do not run for pope. You are chosen as pope by the College of Cardinals. There is no campaign.
Why is there no pope named Matthew?
No pope has chosen that name. There is no prohibition to a pope using Matthew.
When was Pope Benedict XVI chosen to be pope?
He was elected as pope on April 19, 2005.
When was the present pope chosen?
Pope Francis was chose pope on March 13, 2013.
What are the chances of being a pope?
Although any male Catholic could be chosen as pope. unless you are a cardinal, your chances of being chosen as pope are virtually zero.
Why was Pope Benedict chosen as pope?
He was chosen as pope because the College of cardinals, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, decided he was the best man for the job. Since conclaves are secret, we will probably know little else about the reasons he was chosen.
When was the current pope chosen?
Pope Francis was elected on March 13, 2013.
Who takes over after Pope Leo III?
Pope Stephen IV was chosen after the death of Pope Leo III.
When is the pope chosen?
When the standing one dies.
