Bishop's Ordination

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Any ol’ bishop can validly ordain a man as a bishop. However, to do it licitly, there must first be a pontifical mandate and normally at least two other consecrating bishops.

From the Code of Canon Law:Canon 1012 The minister of sacred ordination is a consecrated Bishop. Canon 1013 No Bishop is permitted to consecrate anyone as Bishop, unless it is first established that a pontifical mandate has been issued. Canon 1014 Unless a dispensation has been granted by the Apostolic See, the principal consecrating Bishop at an episcopal consecration is to have at least two other consecrating Bishops with him. It is, however, entirely appropriate that all the Bishops present should join with these in consecrating the Bishop-elect.
 
As far as I can tell…

The Papal Nuncio usually gathers a list of likely candidates. The list usually contains three names listed in order of preference. Then the Pope makes the choice. However, he is not bound to follow the recommendations of the nuncio.

You should also note that it was not always this way. With the advent of modern communication, the Pope has much more knowledge of local affairs that he would have in the past. His ability to be involved in the election of a local bishop is much greater than it had been.

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