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Guidelines For Electing A New Pope. No cardinal over 80 years old is eligible to elect a new pope. All voting is silent The maximum number of papal electors is 120. The conclave or private meeting takes place in the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City and Rome. A 2/3 majority of votes is required. .
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Guidelines For Electing A New Pope • No cardinal over 80 years old is eligible to elect a new pope. • All voting is silent • The maximum number of papal electors is 120. • The conclave or private meeting takes place in the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City and Rome. • A 2/3 majority of votes is required.