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How is the new pope named?
The pope chooses his name or may even wish to keep his birth name. It is not required for him to choose a new name.
Who elects the pope?
All cardinals under the age of 80 years make up the electorate that chooses a new pope.
Who makes up the conclave to elect the pope?
All cardinals under the age of 80 years make up the electorate that chooses a new pope.
Who is responsible for the pope's name?
The pope, upon election, chooses his regnal name. He is not required to do so and may keep his birth name if he so chooses.
Where are Cardinal from?
Historically, Cardinals were the clergy of Rome, and they elected the new Pope. Nowadays, the Cardinals are all chosen by the Pope, and he chooses whoever he wishes from all over the world.
Who decides on the next pope to be chosen?
The College of Cardinals chooses the pope in a secret meeting called a conclave.
Why are only Cardinals allowed to choose the Pope?
Roman Catholic AnswerTechnically God chooses the Pope working through his instruments, the Cardinals. They are the electors of the Pope as that is their job, that is why they are Cardinals to begin with.
What is the selection method of pope in Vatican city?
The selection method of the pope in Vatican City is known as a papal conclave. After the death or resignation of a pope, the College of Cardinals gathers to elect a new pope, typically in the Sistine Chapel. The election requires a two-thirds majority vote, and once a candidate is chosen, he is asked if he accepts the position and chooses a papal name. The new pope is then announced to the public from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.
Why did they change the Pope's name?
"They" did not change the name of the new pope, When elected, the new pope has the choice of keeping his Christian name or choosing a regnal name that he wishes to be known as while serving. When Christ named Simon as the first pope he changed his name to Peter. After Peter, the next pope to choose a new name was Pope John II who was elected in the year 533. His given name was Mercurius and he did not think it proper for a Catholic pope to be named for a pagan Roman god - Mercury.
Does the Pope get new pope clothes when he becomes the pope or does he use the pope clothes of the previous Pope?
The new Pope is always fitted with clothing tailored to his measurements.
Why should Peter Turkson become pope?
The only reason that anyone becomes pope is because the Holy Spirit, working through the College of Cardinals chooses that man.
What year did Catholics get a new pope?
Pope Fancis became the new pope in 2013.
