allerySince 1059, who has elected the pope in the Roman Catholic Church?
AThe Roman Senate body
BAll baptised adults
CA conclave of cardinals
DA synod of bishops
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. A conclave of cardinals
1. Some medieval institutions used elections even without democracy.
2. The pope has been chosen since 1059 by a papal conclave composed of cardinals.
3. Neither all adults nor a Senate takes part.
_Source: Wikipedia, Democracy, Middle Ages_
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