how many votes for pope leo

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Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected pope after receiving 105 out of 133 votes from the cardinal electors during the conclave

. The total number of cardinal electors was 133, and a two-thirds majority of at least 89 votes was required to be elected pope

. The election concluded after four ballots over two days, with Prevost securing a strong consensus and leading from the second round onward