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There is no such list except those created by the media. As we have learned in the past, the conclave can have surprises. Pope Francis was a virtual unknown when he was elected and none of the media favorites were elected. The same can be said for the election of Pope John Paul II.
There are no candidates. The cardinals, the "princes of the Church", are the electors. In theory, any male Catholic can be elected pope, although in practice, it is usually one of the cardinals who gets elected.
Every male Catholic is a potential candidate but the pope is likely to be chosen from the College of Cardinals.
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What is the next role down from the pope?
Cardinal is the next step down in the hierarchy from the pope.
How many Catholics will vote for the next pope?
There will be no more than 120 cardinals involved in the election of the next pope.
Who was next pope after Pope Saint Linus?
Pope St. Anacletus (Cletus) (76-88) followed Linus.
When is the next conclave at the Vatican?
The next conclave to elect a pope will occur a few days after Pope Francis either dies or resigns.
Is the Pope's apartment sealed forever after he dies?
No, his posessions are cleared out and the next pope moves in.
What was the name of the pope in 1054?
Pope Leo IX was pope until April 19 of that year when he died. The next pope was not elected until the following year.
Can Cardinal Pell be the next pope?
The only requirement to be pope is the potential candidate be a male Catholic. It also helps to be a cardinal. So, yes, Cardinal Pell could be the next pope but it is probably unlikely.
Who decides on the next pope to be chosen?
The College of Cardinals chooses the pope in a secret meeting called a conclave.
Will the next pope be from Ghana?
Only God can answer that question.
Did Pope John Paul say that the next pope after him was going to be the Antichrist?
There has never been a pope named John Paul VI.
When are they going to name their next pope?
That decision will be made by whoever is chosen pope in the conclave that will open in March of 2013.
What is the pope's house called and where is it?
The pope resides in the Papal Apartments located right next to St. peters Square.
