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As of October 2023, there are 132 voting cardinals in the Catholic Church. Voting cardinals are those under the age of 80 who are eligible to participate in a conclave to elect a new pope. The number of voting cardinals can vary as new cardinals are appointed and others reach the age limit.
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Do all the cardinals voting and non voting go in conclave?
Yes, non-voting cardinals MAY enter the conclave if they wish.
How many of the 117 cardinals voting on new pope are from the US?
11 U.S. Cardinals took part in the conclave of 2013.
How many Cardinals can be seated in the Sistine chapel?
As many as they need, the seats are set up just for the Conclave, although I believe the number of voting cardinals is limited to 120 by the Pope's constitution.
How many cardinals were involved in the voting of Pope Francis?
There were 115 cardinal electors in the conclave that elected Pope Francis.
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.
What is the name for cardinals who over see a vote?
Three cardinals are chosen before voting begins in a conclave to be Scrutineers who oversee each vote.
Do all cardinals take part in voting for the pope?
Only those cardinals under the age of 80 who are able to travel to Rome elect the pope.
Do all cardinals take part in the voting of the pope?
Only cardinals under the age of 80 at the time the conclave begins may vote for a pope.
Do all cardnials take part in the voting?
Not all cardinals participate in the voting for a new pope. Only those under the age of 80 are eligible to vote in a papal conclave. As of October 2023, there are approximately 120 cardinal electors who can cast their votes, while older cardinals may still attend the conclave but do not partake in the voting process.
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.
How do they detemine how many cardinals?
The number of cardinals, or members of the College of Cardinals in the Catholic Church, is determined by the Pope, who appoints new cardinals during consistories. The total number can vary, but it’s traditionally limited to 120 voting cardinals under the age of 80. Additionally, cardinals over 80 years old, while not eligible to vote in papal elections, are still considered cardinals and contribute to the overall number. The Pope also has the discretion to create new cardinals as he sees fit, which can influence the total count.
How many cardinals are 80?
There are 80 cardinals in the Roman Catholic Church who are under the age of 80 and eligible to vote in a papal conclave. However, the total number of cardinals, including those over 80 who do not have voting rights, can vary as new cardinals are appointed and others pass away. As of my last update, the number of cardinals can change frequently, so it's best to check the latest information from official Church sources.
