Canon 185

1. If the one elected is not on the list of candidates, the

patriarch is immediately to notify the Apostolic See of the completed election in order to obtain the approval of the Roman

Pontiff, secrecy being observed by all who in any way know the

results of the election, even toward the one elected, until

notification of the assent has reached the patriarch. 2. After

obtaining the approval of the Roman Pontiff, the patriarch secretly is to inform the one elected of the election and acts according to the norms of can. 184, 2.