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Will the Pope remain a Cardinal after retirement?
Yes, he remains a Cardinal, although he will not vote in this Conclave, as he is over the age limit. However, he will be known as Pope Emeritus.
What cardinal made Pope Benedict XVI a pope?
It was not a single cardinal. 2/3 of the Cardinal Electors had to vote for him.
How can a woman get to be a Catholic Cardinal?
A cardinal is a member of the College of Cardinals. The basic duty of a cardinal is to vote for a new Pope during a conclave. Cardinals are chosen by the reigning Holy Father, usually from the Bishops, but not always.
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.
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Do retired Cardinals vote for a new Pope?
Being a Cardinal is something that you are, not what you do, so you do not retire from being a Cardinal. That being said, when a Cardinal reaches the age of 80, they lose their right to participate in a Conclave.
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.
Can Bruneians vote?
No, Bruneians cannot vote.
Is the cardinal that is elected as Pope part of the voting process?
Yes, all the cardinals in the conclave vote. They have the same right to vote for whomever they feel is the best choice to be the new pope. Besides, until the voting is complete, the cardinal has no idea that he was elected.
Is there an age limit for voting in Mexico?
No. You have to be at least 18 to vote, but there is no age limit beyond that.
Are the cardinals voting for the new pope allowed to vote for themselves?
Yes. A cardinal is free to vote for whomever he thinks will do the best job, even himself.
Who is eligible to vote in a papal conclave?
All cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote in the conclave. Any cardinal over age 80 may attend the conclave as an observer but does not vote.
