Today I heard someone say that they read that pope benedict appointed the next pope to be from america..is that true, and where can i find it?
2007-05-02 17:49:24 · 12 answers · asked by Nick 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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Both events will be equally important in the spiritual realm.
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2007-05-02 17:55:29 · answer #1 · answered by Neeva C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The next pope, like the others before him, are elected by the College of Cardinals not appointed by the dead pope.
I do not think most cardinals would vote for a pope from the United States.
A Papal Conclave works like this:
+ A pope dies and is buried
+ The cardinals come to Rome for the conclave that will elect the new pope. The word conclave (Latin, *** + clavis, literally, "locked with the key") designates:
. • The place in a locked section of the Vatican where the cardinals elect a new pope.
. • The actual gathering of the cardinals.
+ The conclave begins 15 to 20 days after the pope's death.
+ The cardinals pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit during a Mass
+ The cardinals, sealed in the Sistine Chapel, vote every morning and afternoon.
+ A two-thirds majority plus one is required for election for the first 30 ballots. After that, a simple majority is required.
+ After each vote, they burn the ballots and add special chemicals to make the smoke white or black.
. • Black smoke means no new pope yet.
. • White smoke announces the election of a new pope.
+ The cardinals may elect any baptized male they wish. There have been occasions in the past where they have elected a layman. After their election, the layman has to be ordained priest and bishop.
+ They ask the one elected if he accepts. The moment he accepts, he is pope.
+ The pope chooses his “Papal” name.
+ Then the new pope is announced to the world.
With love in Christ.
2007-05-04 17:42:20 · answer #2 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First the pope does not "appoint" the next pope. He might have appointed a cardinal. I don't think that an American will ever be Pope. It use to be that all the popes were Italian. And people questioned if there ever would be a non-Italian pope. The last 2 were not Italian. So that is as progressive as the Vatican is going to get for many, many, many, many years to come.
2007-05-02 17:56:09 · answer #3 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The College of Cardinals might decide on an Atheist instead of a Nazi next time. Are you ready for Pope Sam Harris.
Or maybe even the Arch Pope, Pope Dawkins
2007-05-02 17:57:23 · answer #4 · answered by U-98 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Pope cannot be appointed by another pope. He has to be elected by the College of Cardinals (I think). Just wait and see if there is going to be an american pope.
2007-05-02 17:56:39 · answer #5 · answered by Thanatos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pope does not elect the next pope. Will the next pope be from America? You'll just have to wait and see.
2007-05-02 17:52:13 · answer #6 · answered by Amy W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Pope is chosen from a conclave of Cardinals. The next pope could be from America, but could also be from China, Australia, Africa, England etc.
2007-05-02 17:55:54 · answer #7 · answered by Sarcasma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the U. S.? very not likely. The church is surprisingly set that they don't choose a superpower Pope. the closest could desire to be a Canadian (additionally from 'u.s.'), or the Cardinal of Sao Paulo (additionally 'u.s.').
2016-10-14 10:15:56 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
popes don't appoint other popes
2007-05-02 17:54:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Popes are elected NOT appointed..Your friend is blowing "smoke" up your wazzu........
2007-05-02 17:59:55 · answer #10 · answered by cesare214 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋