Selecting a new Pope is a complicated process. While in theory any Catholic man can be selected, in practice, this process is limited to the 253 cardinals from around the world. These candidates will gather in Rome upon the Pope’s death or resignation.
This voting process is called a conclave. It will be held in the Sistine Chapel and will occur over various rounds with some candidates being unable to be elected as Popes due to their age — the newly elected Pope has to be under the age of 80.
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