I've always been curious about that.
2007-10-12 18:23:13 · 9 answers · asked by Bookworm 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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.
For more information, see:
http://www.americancatholic.org/features/johnpaulii/transition/PapalConclaveCU.asp
http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/JohnPaulII/transition/CNS.asp
With love in Christ.
2007-10-14 14:15:17 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is chosen by the cardinals in secret vote. If no pope is chosen at the first vote black smoke is sent out a chimney. When the pope is finally chosen they send out white smoke to let the people know a choice has been made. I am not catholic but any one who watches the news could have told U this info.
2007-10-12 18:33:36 · answer #2 · answered by bhappy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the cardinals gather in the place built for the convacation. They can't leave until the pope is elected. They vote on slips of paper tallied in secret.
If the pope is not elected that day, black smoke comes out of the chimney to signify no new pope. Election brings white smoke and jubilation. It's a great job, only one like it.
2007-10-12 18:35:54 · answer #3 · answered by wpepper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By the college of cardinals amidst a great deal of secrecy. So much for an unbroken line of succession from Peter since popes are VOTED FOR right?
2007-10-12 18:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Pope is elected by the cardinals electors, comprising those cardinal who are under the age of 80. They vote.
2007-10-12 18:32:14 · answer #5 · answered by Faerie_Queene3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By the convocation of Cardinals in secret session
2007-10-12 18:30:02 · answer #6 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, yes, he is chosen by me!
2007-10-12 18:40:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He is chosen by Devil
2007-10-12 18:36:45 · answer #8 · answered by Kimo 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
me too, Great question.
2007-10-12 18:33:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋