This was brought up in another post but since he has probably passed and that topic won't be revisited (pope is dying) I thought I'd start a new topic. I just came across this site which explains how the next pope is picked for those interested and curious.
quote: Originally posted by: halleybird "has anyone ever read Angels & Demons? Far-fetched, but it gives an interesting perspective on all the papal politics. "
I was thinking the same thing. I think I'm going to reread the opening part of the book where they explain the choosing of the new pope.