Vol.5 How A Pope Is Elected Flashcards
1
Q
What is a conclave
A
It is a room with a key
2
Q
Who elects the pope?
A
The cardinals
3
Q
Who counts the votes for a new pope
A
The camerlango
4
Q
What does black smoke symbolise
A
A new pope has not been elected
5
Q
What does white smoke symbolise?
A
That a new pope has been elected
6
Q
What majority does a cardinal need to be accepted as pope
A
2/3 majority
