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Electing A Pope

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Introduction:
"When a Pope dies, the process of electing a new pontiff begins. How much do you know about the rules established by the Roman Catholic Church for choosing a new leader?"


1. Who is responsible for electing the new Pope?
    College of Cardinals
    The members of the Catholic Church
    Dean of Cardinals
    The three highest-ranking Cardinals


2. Where do Papal Elections take place?
    Vatican Rose Garden
    St. Peter's Square
    Sistine Chapel
    Papal Palace


3. At what age are Cardinals excluded from participating in the electoral process?
    75
    80
    70
    90


4. What is the maximum number of Cardinal Electors permitted to elect the Pope?
    150
    120
    130
    140


5. Traditionally, how is the Pope's death verified?
    Pricking him with a consecrated needle
    Shaking him by the shoulder
    Tickling his foot with a feather
    Calling his name three times


6. What is the penalty for a Cardinal who breaks the oath of secrecy regarding the Papal Election?
    Excommunication
    Imprisonment for three years
    Death
    Monetary Fine


7. What color of smoke rises from the chapel's chimney once a new Pope has been chosen?
    Answer: (One Word)


8. How many votes must a Cardinal receive before he is elected as Supreme Pontiff?
    nine-tenths majority
    three-quarters majority
    two-thirds majority
    three-fifths majority


9. Who chooses the name for the newly-elected Pope?
    The College of Cardinals
    Himself
    The members of the Church
    The Cardinal Camerlengo


10. Who announces the election results to the waiting crowds?
    The Papal Secretary
    Cardinal Camerlengo
    Senior Cardinal Deacon
    The Pope himself


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