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How many terms does a pope serve?
Popes do not have 'terms.' Once elected, they serve either until they die or resign.
Why does the pope get so much time?
Popes are allowed to stay in office until death or until they resign. There are no time limits except those imposed by death.
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.
Can a living Pope appoint his successor?
No, absolutely not. A Pope is elected by the College of Cardinals - as a matter of fact, that is the only real difference between a Cardinal and a Bishop, a Cardinal is someone who votes in the papal election. We have only had two popes resign of their own free will in 2,000 years, the minute that they resign, the seat is vacant and the process of a Conclave begins.
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.
What do the popes do to elect a new pope?
Popes do not elect popes. Popes are elected by the cardinal electors.
Can you put resign in a short sentence?
I resign. I resign from student council.
What is the Catholic pope's name?
Popes are not elected on a yearly basis. Once elected, they remain as pope until they die or resign. The current pope, elected on March 13, 2013, is Pope Francis.
What country have most of the Popes come from?
The vast majority of popes have been Italian. As of February of 2013 there have been only 18 popes from other countries.
What is the second country to contribute the most popes to the Vatican?
There have been 17 popes from France, the second behind Italian popes.
Who held more power popes or kings?
the popes had more power over the kings
How do you resign?
That is the correct spelling of resign (to quit a position).
