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His mission is to guide and to serve as an example for the Catholics.
The Pope is needed because Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, appointed him to lead His Church.
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How many cardinals are needed to elect a pope?
2/3 of the eligible cardinals (under age 80) are needed to elect a pope.
What is the number of votes needed to elect a new pope?
2/3 of the cardinal electorate must vote for the person for him to be elected as pope.
What is the percentage needed to be elected pope?
The ballot count for a new pope to be elected is two-thirds of the College of Cardinals present in the Conclave.
Why is a new pope elected in March?
New popes are elected soon after the reigning pope either dies or abdicates. There is no significance to the month of March except that Pope Benedict XVI resigned in February and a new pope needed to be elected.
Why is tourism so important to Switzerland?
Because, when the pope needed body guards the Swiss offered to be there body guards, so, the pope sent money to Switzerland!
Whose permission did catherine of aragon and Henry need to marry?
he needed the pope's permission
Why the pope protects the pedofiles?
simply because they are still human. They also have life that needed to be protected.
Why is the pope really needed in the Church?
The pope gives leadership and spiritual guidance. That way all priests and bishops are 'on the same page' and teaching only what is considered correct doctrine.
Which pope urged Church officials to sell indulgences to raise the money needed to rebuild St Peter's Basilica?
No pope ever urged anyone to sell indulgences. Selling indulgences is a grievous sin and always has been.
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.
How many Catholic Cardinals voted on Pope Frances?
We do not know but he needed at least 77 of the 115 cardinals vote
What day did Pope Benedict announce his decision to step down from being pope?
Benedict announced he would retire on February 11, 2013, effective February 28, 2013.Advanced age and lack of stamina and energy needed to carry out the office of pope were the reason given for the resignation.
