How many cardinal electors elected Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Francis’s successor?
A120
BNone of these
C133
D100
Explanation
– A total of 133 cardinal electors participated in the conclave that elected Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025.
– A two-thirds majority (89 votes) was required to elect the new pope.
– The conclave concluded relatively quickly, with Prevost elected on the second day of voting, during either the fourth or fifth ballot.
– Cardinal electors are cardinals under the age of 80 who are eligible to vote in a papal conclave.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: May 2025
- Subtopic: Current Affairs - May 2025

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