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What do the popes do to elect a new pope?
Popes do not elect popes. Popes are elected by the cardinal electors.
Did Popes fight in the Middle Ages?
Yes, they had many differences on matters of authority and doctrine. Some Popes were even excommunicated by Church Synods (or Councils) and other rival Popes were elected in their place, called Ante-Popes.
What room is the new pope elected in?
Popes are elected in the Sistine Chapel.
How are popes named?
The newly elected pope chooses what name he wishes to be known by during his reign. He does not have to choose a new name. He is free to use is Baptismal name.
How do popes get assigned?
Popes are not assigned, they are elected by the College of Cardinals in a secret conclave held in the Sistine Chapel.
Have any popes been related?
Yes, there have been several popes that were related - one father and son and several popes had nephews who were elected as pope.
What did the pope do after he was elected pope?
Which of the 266 popes are you referring to? Please be specific.
What is the Catholic pope's name?
Popes are not elected on a yearly basis. Once elected, they remain as pope until they die or resign. The current pope, elected on March 13, 2013, is Pope Francis.
What is the holy name of the twelve popes?
There have been 12 popes who have taken Pius as their name.
Was pope Julius the 2nd educated?
Illiterate people cannot be elected popes.
Why is Pope Benedict called Pope Benedict even though it is not his real name?
Pope Benedict was able to choose a new name when he was elected Pope. Popes usually choose the name of a saint they admire.
How popes got all their wishes?
If anything, Popes get their wishes fulfilled by actually becoming elected and accepting election in papacy. One can imagine this would be a biggest wish for any of our popes through history.
