After 16 May 2016 , the College of Cardinals was composed of less than 215 cardinals .
Of the 115 cardinals who participated in the conclave that elected Pope Francis , 48 were appointed by Pope John Paul II , and 67 by Pope Benedict XVI.As of 17 May 2016 , there are a total of 214 cardinals , of whom 115 are under 80 .
College of Cardinals