The Election Of The Pope Flashcards
When is a new Pope usually chosen?
When the Pope dies or has or good reason to step down from being Pope
Who is temporarily in charge until a new Pope is set in place?
A cardinal called the ‘Carmelango’
How many Cardinals meet for the selection process for the new Pope?
All of them,it is very important for them to properly select a new Pope except those above 80
Where does the Conclave take place?
The Sistine Chapel
How many votes must the elected Pope have?
You must get two thirds plus one vote to be elected,although if this doesn’t happen after two weeks 50% plus one votes can be accepted
What happens if the ballot(voting) doesn’t result in an election?
There will be a black smoke showing there is no election
What happens if the ballot(voting) does result in an election?
White smoke is put up showing there is a new Pope
How many days was Pope Francis elected?
2 days
Why did Pope Francis choose ‘Francis’ as his name?
In honour of St Francis of Assisi because he was a lover of the poor
