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    In theory can the conclave elect anybody to be the next pope? If not where are the rules dealing with this laid out?

    Question #56504. Asked by gmackematix. (Apr 06 05 6:36 PM)


    TheAlphaWolf

    		they have to be younger than 80...that's all I know

    Apr 06 05, 6:54 PM
    lanfranco

    		In theory, any adult Catholic male can be elected. However, a non-priest would have to be ordained (quickly) and then consecrated. A new Pope does not have to be younger than 80. Only the Cardinal-electors must meet that criterion.

    Apr 06 05, 7:49 PM
    TheAlphaWolf

    		but they DO have to be catholics :P

    Apr 06 05, 8:00 PM
    lanfranco

    		Absolutely, AlphaWolf.

    Apr 06 05, 8:39 PM
    mibmob

    		...and defintely male hence the testing-chair I was referring to in another Q.

    Apr 07 05, 5:36 AM

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