Cardinal electors in the 2025 conclave

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/cardinal-electors-in-the-2025-papal-conclave

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1. What is the total college of cardinals at vacancy?252 members
2. What is the number of eligible cardinal electors?135 cardinals were eligible based on age
3. Who can become a cardinal elector for the 2025 conclave?Only cardinals who were younger than 80 when Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 could vote. Out of 252 cardinals, 135 were eligible, and 133 actually attended.
4. How many cardinal electors voted in the 2025 conclave?133 cardinals took part in the voting.

Apostolic Constitution: A formal papal decree that outlines significant aspects of church law, doctrine, or governance.
College of Cardinals: The body of high-ranking Catholic clergy who advise the Pope and elect his successor.
Roman Curia: The administrative apparatus of the Holy See, responsible for the day-to-day governance of the Catholic Church.
Dicastery: A department within the Roman Curia responsible for a specific area of the Church's work.