Choosing a new Pope

Pope Francis has died. Why do we need to pray?

• For Pope Francis' soul to go to heaven

• For the College of Cardinals to be guided by the Holy Spirit to select a new pope

• For the new pope to be guided by the Holy Spirit to shepherd the Church on earth.

Step 1: The Cardinals gather to prepare for the election, known as a ___

Step 2: Mass. Cardinal electors must be under ______ years old.

Step 3: Secrecy and Conclave. In the Sistine ________ , only the voting cardinals and a priest to maintain integrity in prayer and discernment. Extra omnes (everyone out!)

Step 4: Selection of a candidate and discussion of qualities. What are the requirements for someone to be named pope?

• Male baptized catholic

• Must be a Cardinal

• Leadership skills, moral integrity, or wisdom

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The voting is done by secret ballot. A majority of _____ is needed for the election. A candidate can say no, and then voting continues. Ballots are burned each time.

When a pope is chosen, he can choose a new name, the ballots are burned and there is _______ smoke, and bells are rung. HABEMUS ______!

• Black, Orinario

• White, Papum

The new pope gives an Urbi et Orbi, or blessing to the ______ and ______.

Why is the pope an important person in not just the Church, but the whole world?