Canon 72

1. He is elected who obtains two-thirds of the votes, unless

particular law establishes that after an appropriate number of

ballots, at least three, an absolute majority of the votes suffices, and the election is to be conducted according the norms of

can. 183, 3-4. 2. If an election is not successful within

fifteen days from the opening of the synod of bishops of the patriarchal Church, the matter devolves to the Roman Pontiff.