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8 Post author: Jay_Schweikert 18 June 2012 04:26PM

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Comment author: [deleted] 10 March 2013 11:12:10PM 0 points [-]

In the event that you're not already a Bishop and therefore not an eligible candidate for the Papacy

In principle, they're allowed to elect any baptized male (you'll be ordained bishop right after the election if you're not already one) , though it's been centuries since the last time the new pope wasn't already a cardinal. (Don't ask me what happens if they elect a married man.)