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The electors use rectangular cards as ballots with "Eligo in summum pontificem" ("I elect as supreme pontiff") printed at the top.
NPR: The Papal Transition: An Overview
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"The supreme pontiff wishes to pray with us and for us, and to acquire first-hand knowledge of the hard conditions of our region, " he added.
BBC: Pope 'to visit Holy Land in May'
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As Supreme Pontiff he has nobody to accept his resignation.
BBC: News Online
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When a new pope has been elected, the Cardinal Dean or Cardinal first in order and seniority asks the elected person for his consent saying: Do you accept your canonical election as Supreme Pontiff?
FORBES: How Is A New Pope Elected?