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Which Holy Father Pope? There have been 266 of them.
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Who is the Holy Father?
Pope Benedict XVI is the current Holy Father.
What is another name for Holy Pontiff?
Holy Father or Pope.
What other title does the pope have?
The pope is also known as the Bishop of Rome.Holy Father
Should Pope Benedict XVI be spoken to like a Holy Father?
Yes. Even though Pope Benedict XVI is now retired he is still addressed as Holy Father.
What is a pope also called?
Holy Father, Your Holiness or His Holiness
What will be the title now of former pope?
He will hold the title of Pope Emeritus - Retired Pope. He will still be addressed as the Holy Father.
What is another word for Pope?
pontiff, bishop of Rome, Holy Father
How is the pope like a father to Catholics throughout the world?
The Holy Father is God's leader on Earth.
Do you have to be ordained as a pope?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe highest Ordination in the Church is a Bishop, and the Holy Father is always a Bishop. If he is not already a Bishop when he is selected as Holy Father, he is first ordained such, but there is no "ordination" as Pope, it is just a selection process, guided by the Holy Spirit.
Why did the Second Vatican Council from?
Catholic AnswerLike all Ecumenical Councils of the Church, it was called by a Pope, in this case, Pope John XXIII. It is "from" the Holy Spirit, as the Holy Spirit guides the Church, guides the Holy Father, and, particularly in an Ecumenical Council, guides their decisions, which, if and when ratified by the Holy Father, are infallible decisions of the Magisterium, as these were by Pope Paul VI.
Do Catholics pray to the pope?
Sure we pray for the Pope. He is the Head of God's Church and the Holy Father of the catholic people.
What is the meaning of pope?
Roman Catholic AnswerPope is from the Italian for "Papa" - it means "Father", in this case, the Holy Father.
