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The proceedings of a conclave are secret, including the number of votes received by a candidate.
Once a vote has been counted, the old ballots are burned so that they cannot get accidentally mixed in with new ballots from the next vote. And if the vote is the last one, which elects a Pope, then burning the ballots preserves the secrecy of the vote. If a Pope knew how the cardinals voted, that could result in some form of favoritism.
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When did cardinals start electing the pope?
The College of Cardinals began electing the pope in the year 1059
What is the system for electing a president?
Raffle and Votes
What is the name of a high-ranking clergy man who is responsible in electing the Pope?
All cardinals under the age of 80 are responsible for electing the pope.
What is the nickname of the Roman Catholic council charged with while electing a new Pope?
The enclosure of the cardinals while electing a new pope is called a Conclave.
What votes cast for presidential candidates actually elect the president?
Electoral votes are what count when electing a President into office in the U.S.A..
Do the cardinals cast ballots in the election for pope?
Yes, the cardinals cast secret ballots when electing a new pope.
Was the pope not required to get the majority of the votes?
No, he is required to win 2/3 of the votes.
When electing a new pope what is the job of a teller?
Three tellers are chosen by the cardinals in the conclave. Their job is to open, count and verify the ballots cast for the pope.
Do they close Vatican museums when electing a pope?
No, the only tourist area in the Vatican that is closed at the death of a pope and election of a new one would be the Sistine Chapel.
How many votes does a bishop need to become pope?
He needs 2/3 of the votes of the cardinal electors.
How many votes were taken for this new pope?
Since the conclave is secret, we will never know the number of votes. However, he had to win at least 77 to be elected as pope. He was elected on the 5th ballot.
What is the month do you vote for the president?
The public "votes for President" in November, but they are actually electing members to the electoral college in that election. The electoral college casts the votes for President (and Vice President) in December.
