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The College of Cardinals is the body that selects a new pope. This group consists of all members of the clergy with the title of cardinal which are under the age of 80. Although it is not mandatory to do so, the College of Cardinals has elected a new pope from among themselves in every Papal Conclave since 1378. As per Catholic tradition, any unmarried, baptized, adult male member of the Catholic Church may be elected by the College. The College is also the chief body that advises the Pope when the pontiff summons a consistory (formal meeting of all cardinals) to Rome.
Only cardinals under the age of 80 at the time of the opening of the conclave can elect a Pope.
The pope is elected by the Cardinal Electors - all cardinals who have not yet reached the age of 80.
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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.
Who formally elects the president?
The electoral college elects the president.
Who formally elects the the president?
The electoral college elects the president.
Who elects the Lt Governor?
president elects the lt governor
What room is the new pope elected in?
Popes are elected in the Sistine Chapel.
Who is person who elects someone?
A voter votes and elects people into office.
In Austria the ruler was called?
Austria elects a President.
Who has the power to confirm the vice president?
The electoral college that elects the president also elects the vice president. In the event that a new vice president is appointed because of a vacancy, both houses of Congress have to confirm the president's appointee.
Who elects the president and vice president if no one wins a marjority vote of electoral college votes?
The House of Representatives elects the President, and the Senate elects the Vice President.
What country have most of the Popes come from?
The vast majority of popes have been Italian. As of February of 2013 there have been only 18 popes from other countries.
What is the second country to contribute the most popes to the Vatican?
There have been 17 popes from France, the second behind Italian popes.
Who held more power popes or kings?
the popes had more power over the kings
