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The title Monsignor in the Catholic Church means "My Lord" and is the correct title for ANY prelate, in most countries which are not English speaking, Monsignor is the correct title for anyone who is a Bishop or above. There is also a specific honor given to priests where they receive the title "Monsignor".
There are three types of Monsignori (who are not Bishops) in the Catholic Church at this time:
The diocesan priests (not members of religious communities) honored with the title became members of the papal household.
There are three ranks of monsignors: Chaplain of His Holiness, Honorary Prelate and Protonotary Apostolic. The first two are lifetime titles. Each pope renews the third title when he becomes Pope. The last type of Monsignor technically does expire upon the Pope's death or resignation, but is always renewed by the incoming Pope.
The last time Protonotary Apostolic consists of four types:
1) Those who sign papal documents, act in connection with the consistories and processes of canonization, examine candidates, and confer certain ecclesiastical degrees.
2) certain canons of St. Peter's, the Lateran, St. Mary Major, and a number of cathedral chapters outside of Rome.
3) Those entitled to the same external insignia as the first class above, and
4) priests outside of Rome who receive the dignity.
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When did James Horan - Monsignor - die?
James Horan - Monsignor - died in 1986.
Do popes have to remain popes until they die?
No. The Code of Canon Law (Canon 332 §2) allows for a papal resignation: If it happens that the Roman Pontiff resigns his office, it is required for validity that the resignation is made freely and properly manifested but not that it is accepted by anyone. Here are a few popes who resigned: * Pope Benedict IX in 1045 * Pope Gregory VI in 1046 * Pope St. Celestine V in 1294 * Pope Gregory XII in 1415
How did some of the popes die?
Old age
Can the pope die?
Of course. The pope is a human being and, as with all humans, popes die.
Why was Benedict's resignation so unusual?
Normally popes remain in office until they die and it is rare for a pope to resign. Benedict is the first pope to have resigned without external pressure since Celestine V in 1294. He became the first pope to resign since Gregory XII did so in 1415 to settle the Western Schism.
Why was Pope Benedict's resignation so unusual?
Normally popes remain in office until they die and it is rare for a pope to resign. Benedict is the first pope to have resigned without external pressure since Celestine V in 1294. He became the first pope to resign since Gregory XII did so in 1415 to settle the Western Schism.
When did the pope die?
Please specify which of the 266 popes you are referring to. 264 of them have died (as on January 2015).
When did Pope Julius die?
There have been 3 popes named Julius. Please specify one of them.
How did Pope Alexander die?
There have been 8 Catholic popes named Alexander. Please be specific.
Who is chief of staff to Pope Francis?
There is no real chief of staff by that title. There is, however, a camarlengo who assists the pope and takes over most of the popes administrative duties should the pope die. The current Camerlengo to Pope Francis (2014) is Jean-Louis Tauran.
How many popes died during their papacy?
Nearly all popes die during their papacy since the position is for life. A few, very few, have resigned but the vast majority died in office.
Where did Pope Paul die?
It would be a great help if you specified one of the six popes named Paul.
