Who is the Pope? Decoding the Election Process and Black-White Smoke Mystery in 10 Points

Pope Francis has passed away. After which the world is talking about the election of a new Pope. Now the question is, why is there a Pope , why is he so important in Christianity, why is the whole Vatican City under the Pope, how are those who are followed by Catholic Christians all over the world elected, why is the post of Pope so important? We will try to answer all these questions here. First of all, let us know who is the Pope?

 Who is the Pope?

The Pope is the supreme religious leader of the Catholic Church. He is the Bishop of Rome and serves as the official religious leader of the entire Catholic community. His headquarters are located in the Vatican City (Rome, Italy). The work of the Pope is not limited to religious matters, but he interprets the doctrines of the Church, makes decisions related to theology, and oversees the Catholic community at the global level. He influences the lives of Catholics around the world through his religious orders and instructions.

2. Who is the current pope?

The current Pope was Pope Francis . His real name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He was elected as Pope on 13 March 2013 and he is the first Pope to come from Latin America. He is from Argentina and was born on 17 December 1936.3. What happened to Pope Francis (Pope Francis is suffering from which disease) Pope Francis was hospitalized with a complicated respiratory infection that turned into pneumonia in both lungs. He also suffered from kidney failure. Pope Francis was admitted to the Policlinico Agostino Gemelli hospital on 14 February 2025. Francis has chronic lung disease and is prone to bronchitis in the winter. Pope Francis suffered from double pneumonia, a serious infection that can cause inflammation and scarring in both lungs, making breathing more difficult.

4. Who will be Pope Francis successor?

It is difficult to predict who will be Pope Francis' successor. Pope Francis has never given any clear indication about his successor. The successor of the Pope will be the cardinal who is chosen as the next Pope. When a Pope leaves office or dies, his successor is chosen by the College of Cardinals. This is a group that includes senior cardinals from around the world. The selection of the Pope will depend on his experience, vision for the church, and many other factors, but no specific person can be named at this time.

5. How is a new Pope chosen?

The Pope is elected through a special process called a conclave. When the Pope dies or resigns from office, a conclave is held to elect a new Pope. During this process, members of the College of Cardinals select the new Pope through a secret ballot.

6. Who votes in the election of the Pope?

When the old pope dies or resigns, the cardinals are called to the Vatican. The conclave is held in the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. Only those cardinals who are under 80 years of age have the right to vote.

7. How is voting done in the election of the Pope 

All cardinals in the conclave have the right to a secret ballot. Every cardinal is asked to write a name on a piece of paper. They write the name of the cardinal they want to elect as Pope. If a cardinal gets two-thirds of the votes, he is elected as the new Pope.