Lateran Council, 3rd
If any candidate should declare himself pope without receiving the required majority, he and his supporters were to be excommunicated
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Lateran Council, 3rd
In order to prevent the possibility of future schisms, only cardinals were to possess the right to elect a pope. In addition a two-thirds majority was to be required in order for the election to be valid.
Lateran Council, 3rd
Removes the remains of the recent schism, the Council condemned the Cathar heresies and pushed for the restoration of ecclesiastical discipline. It also became the first general Council of the Church to legislate against sodomy.
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Lateran Council, 3rd
Decides Popes must be elected by 2/3 of the College of Cardinals
Lateran Council, 3rd
It is decided that the Pope will be elected by a 2/3 majority of the Cardinals
Rebellion of Rebels in Vatican
Prohibits Walensians preaching without permission from the bishops, Waldo refuses
Reform of Papal Elections
The Lateran Council decides Popes must be elected by 2/3 of the College of Cardinals
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