Editor’s Notes

The following article by Mr John Daly, published around 2006 in The Four Marks, examines the conditions and requirements for a papal election outside of the usual means envisioned by law.>In particular, he is examining attempts to hold extraordinary conclaves, as opposed to “imperfect general councils” (in which bishops might attempt to elect a Pope). Nonetheless, Mr Daly’s article raises issues that are relevant to both “means” of electing a Pope. His article is also relevant to our own present situation, given the increasing discussion of a meeting of bishops, which could involve such an election.

Originally published in The WM Review. Read original article