Cdl. Pell turns 80, no longer eligible to vote in conclave Hannah Brockhaus, CNA Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Cardinal George Pell turned 80 years old on Tuesday, losing his eligibility to vote in a future papal conclave. In total, six cardinals have turned or will turn 80 years old in 2021. © 2024 The Catholic Thing. All rights reserved. For reprint rights, write to: [email protected] The Catholic Thing is a forum for intelligent Catholic commentary. Opinions expressed by writers are solely their own.