After the death of 88 -year -old Pope Francis, the whole world is now eyeing the Vatican City, where the new Pope election process will start soon. The largest religious leader of Christianity is selected under a very confidential and traditional process. Let’s know who else is about this whole process, the major faces involved in the new Pope race.
Pope’s election process: Papal Conclave
According to the tradition of the Catholic Church, the new Pope is selected through the Papal Conclave. This process includes cardinals, which are the top officials of the Catholic Church.
Main things of the process:
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The conclave may include the same cardinals that are under 80 years of age.
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About 120 cardinals usually participate in this process.
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This election is held in the Vatican City (Vatican City).
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Cardinals are completely cut off from the outside world and do not come out until the new pope is chosen.
Voting process:
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Cardinals vote through secret balloting.
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Voting can be done for four rounds every day.
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Voting goes on until a candidate gets a two-thirds majority.
Smoke indicates the choice of new pope
When the pope is selected, the ballot papers are burnt with a special chemical that the smoke that is white is white – this indication that the new pope is selected.
If the election is not held, it is indicated by black smoke that voting is going on.
Who in the race of new Pope?
After the death of Pope Francis, the names of many influential cardinals are in discussion:
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Cardinal Pitro Parolin – Italy
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Currently, Secretary of Vatican, State, Strong Administrative Experience.
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Cardinal Peter Turkson – Ghana
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A major face from Africa has been a contender before.
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Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle – Philippines
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Strong contenders for Asian representation, popular in youth.
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Cardinal Robert Sarah – Guinea
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Famous for traditional ideas, deep confidence in experience and religious commitment.
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Cardinal fridolin Ambongo Basungu – Congo
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Active on social justice and environmental issues.
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Cardinal Vim Easak – Netherlands
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Representation of European churches, deep spiritual thinking.
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