Pope Francis was elected on the fifth ballot during the 2013 papal conclave. There were 117 eligible cardinal electors, and on the fifth ballot, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio received 85 votes, surpassing the required two-thirds majority to become pope
. To summarize:
- Number of ballots to elect Pope Francis: 5
- Number of cardinal electors: 117 (all but two attended)
- Votes received by Bergoglio on the fifth ballot: 85
- Required majority: two-thirds of electors present
This election took place over two days, with multiple ballots each day until the required majority was reached
