Canonical election

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A canonical election, in the canon law of the Latin Church of the Catholic Church, is the designation of a suitable candidate to a vacant ecclesiastical office by a vote of a collegial body.^[1] One example for a canonic election would be the election of a pope by the cardinals in the conclave.

Usually confirmation of the election by a competent authority is required.^[1] The competent authority cannot withhold confirmation is the designated candidate is canonically suitable for the office and the election has been conducted validly.^[1]

References

1 2 3 Fernando della Rocca, "Manual of Canon Law", pg. 170 (§79)

Bibliography

Fernando della Rocca, "Manual of Canon Law" (Milwaukee: The Bruce Publishing Company, 1959).

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