so how does that work?? vote? i mean the Vicar of Christ?? what?
2006-07-21 15:38:32 · 9 answers · asked by smokingstonersweetheart 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When a pope dies, after his funeral the Cardinals come together in conclave ( literally means 'under the key' meaning they have NO contact with the outside world)
They begin with prayer.
They each cast a vote for the man they choose as pope. Votes continue twice a day until one man has 2/3 of the votes.( after a certain amount of time, only a simple majority is needed) Campaigning in any form is not allowed. They are not even allowed to discuss the voting among themselves.
As Catholics, we believe this process allows the Holy Spirit to work in the Cardinals, therefore, God is the one who chooses the new Pope.
Vicar of Christ means that the Pope is the representative of Christ on earth. He is responsible for caring for and directing the only Church Jesus Christ founded while on earth.
2006-07-21 15:50:47 · answer #1 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Holy Spirit knows who is going to be the next Pope and no one else. It is up to the Cardinals to listen to what the Holy Spirit is telling them, and make the best vote.
A question like this usually brings out the most hateful cults with all kinds of wacky accusations, usually based on strict literal interpretation of a few verses. Anti-Catholic cults rely on the workings of Dr. Pickering or A. Hyslop, or worse, Loraine Botnner and Dave Hunt, which are so false and hateful that most Protestant book stores won't carry them. I feel sorry for these people for being so misguided.
Here are the details about how a Pope is chosen:
http://www.catholic-pages.com/pope/election.asp
A very good article: POPE FICTION
http://www.envoymagazine.com/backissues/2.2/mar_apr98_coverstory.html
2006-07-21 16:01:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an age old tradition. The College of Cardinals chooses the pope after the most recent one dies.
2006-07-21 15:46:03 · answer #3 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The College of Cardinals.
http://www.ewtn.com/holysee/Cardinals/index.asp
2006-07-21 15:46:51 · answer #4 · answered by Life 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The college of cardinal get togetehr in a meeting called conclave and they decide who will be the new pope.
the cardinal that is elected pope must obtain at least two-thrids of the total votes.
2006-07-21 15:46:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hes a man just like anybody else in need of a savior but in his case he needs him more than a Atheist , I have more respect for a atheist than a poop .At least an athiest isnt giving false witness for Christ ..He wears a stupid hat a dress and people are stupid enough to believe hes Got god by the balls ...Is the poop anti Christ .his message sure is ...AND THATS A FACT
2006-07-21 15:45:55 · answer #6 · answered by Terry S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"He is responsible for caring for and directing the only Church Jesus Christ founded while on earth."
Ohh I think you should study history. You are in for a surprise.
2006-07-21 15:59:40 · answer #7 · answered by SEOplanNOW.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus originally chose St.Peter aka "the rock" "on you I will build my church" etc.etc. to be the head of his church until he returns...the Pope is chosen by the HOLY SPIRIT interceding through the Cardinals. (religous electoral voters)
2006-07-21 15:42:20 · answer #8 · answered by esero26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they play this big bingo game , and who ever wins , is the pope . LOL. Lord forgive me !
2006-07-21 15:46:38 · answer #9 · answered by Homer Jones 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋