Voting
What age do the Cardinals have to be in order to vote?
They have to be under the age of 80.
How many Cardinals are there?
There are 252 Cardinals.
True or False, the Vatican City is the smallest country in the world?
True it is considered the smallest country in the world.
True or False, The Basilica is built over St. Peter's tomb?
True it is built on St. Peter's tomb.
Who was our Pope that just recently died?
Pope Francis.
Where does the voting take place?
In the Sistine Chapel.
How many Cardinals are there that are allowed to vote?
There are 135 Cardinals that are eligible to vote.
What type of guards protect the Pope?
Swiss guards protect the Pope.
True or false, St. Peter's Basilica is the biggest church on earth?
True it is the biggest church in the world.
True or False, the Pope is the Bishop of Rome?
True, the Pope is the Bishop of Rome.
What is the majority of votes you have to get to win?
You have to get 2/3 of the votes.
What color do Cardinals wear?
They wear all red.
True or False, Vatican City is it's own country?
True Vatican City is it's own country.
How many main architects were there when building St. peter's Basilica?
There were 5 main architects.
Who was the first Pope?
The first Pope was St. Peter.
How long does it take for the voting to start after the Pope dies?
15-20 days after the Pope dies.
What country has the most Cardinals?
Italy has the most cardinals.
What is the official language of the Vatican City?
The official language is Latin.
Who painted the Last Judgement painting in the Basilica?
Michelangelo painted it.
How many Popes have there been?
There has been 266 Popes.
How long does the Conclave last?
There is no way to predict it.
How many Cardinals do Italy have?
Italy has 51 total Cardinals.
When was the Vatican City established?
It was established in 1929.
How long did it take to build the church?
It took 120 years to build.
When was the first Pope elected?
Between 30 and 70 AD.