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Who can vote for pope in an election?
All cardinals under age 80 are eligible to vote in a papal conclave.
Is the election of a pope decided on a simple majority vote?
No, a pope must receive a 2/3 majority of the eligible voters in a papal conclave.
Do the non-eligible cardinals go to the conclave?
Cardinals over the age limit to vote may enter the Conclave if they wish.
Who is allowed to vote in Vatican City?
About the only voting in Vatican City is when a papal conclave is held. Only the cardinal electors vote in that.
Do cardinals cast ballots in the papal election?
Yes, cardinals under age 80 at the start of the conclave can vote.
What is the number of Cardinals who vote for the pope?
The number of cardinals eligible to vote in a conclave is about 120, and is limited to 120 by Canon Law.
What you call the bishops that elect the pope?
All cardinal under the age of 80 are eligible to vote in a papal conclave. They are known as cardinal electors. For a complete list of all current cardinal electors click here.
What is the age limit after which a cardinal cannot vote for thepope?
Cardinals are not eligible to vote in a papal conclave after they reach the age of 80. This age limit was established by Pope Paul VI in 1970 to ensure that only those who are actively engaged in the Church's leadership can participate in the election of a new pope.
Who is eligible to select a new pope?
Only cardinals under the age of 80 at the beginning of the conclave are eligible to vote for a new pope. For the upcoming conclave that will replace Pope Benedict XVI there are 117 cardinals who meet that qualification.
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.
Who qualifies to choose pope?
Any cardinal under age 80 is eligible to vote in the conclave to elect a pope.
Is media allowed in papal conclave?
No media! Only the cardinals and a few assistants are allowed in a conclave.
