Papal Election and Conclave Process

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Who was the first Pope of the Catholic Church?

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St. Peter

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Who gets to elect the next Pope? Options: Priests, Lay People, Local Bishops, Cardinals

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Cardinals

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What is a conclave?

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An election of a new Pope of the Catholic Church

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Why would a conclave be called?

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Death or retirement of a previous Pope

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Where was Pope Francis from?

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Argentina

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Why was a conclave called to elect Pope Francis?

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Pope Benedict retired/resigned

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How much of the vote does a cardinal need to be elected Pope?

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2/3rds majority

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How do the cardinals decide who would be a good candidate for the next Pope?

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They have conversations and meetings sharing their experiences and perspectives in the days before.

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How do we know when a Pope has been elected?

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White smoke from the Sistine Chapel

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After the Cardinal wins the "vote" to be the next pope, they have the right to accept or deny the role.

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