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The Papal Conclave


Electing a Pope

  • After the first day, Cardinals vote twice in the morning and twice at night.
  • Two-third majority required to elect a new Pope.
  • Black smoke means that a pope has not be selected. When a pope has been elected by the Cardinals, white smoke will come out of the Sistine Chapel Smokestack.
  • Only 80 Cardinals are allowed to vote for a new Pope.

All information provided above is from ABC News

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