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To: trisham

How many are "new guys"?


131 posted on 04/04/2005 8:57:44 AM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE!)
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To: longtermmemmory
How many are "new guys"?

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Good question.

From: http://smh.com.au/news/World/Conclave-of-cardinals-to-pick-successor/2005/04/01/1112302242051.html?oneclick=true

"There are 117 cardinals under 80. Of these nearly 100 were appointed by John Paul II, and are likely to reflect his conservative views in the choice of successor, Vatican watchers believe.

The next pontiff is certain to come from among the cardinals themselves, although the prelates could in theory elect any baptised male."

152 posted on 04/04/2005 9:13:05 AM PDT by trisham
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