no cardinal over 80 years old is eligible to elect a new pope. all voting is silent
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Guidelines For Electing A New Pope. No cardinal over 80 years old is eligible to elect a new pope. All voting is silent The maximum number of papal electors is 120. The conclave or private meeting takes place in the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City and Rome. A 2/3 majority of votes is required. . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
• No cardinal over 80 years old is eligible to elect a new pope.
• All voting is silent• The maximum number of papal electors
is 120.• The conclave or private meeting takes
place in the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City and Rome.
• A 2/3 majority of votes is required.
Guidelines For Electing A New Pope