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If a Pope resigns from office, he is no longer Pope, but remembery the highest ordianed order in the church is Bishop. Cardinals and Popes are still bishops ( actually, the Pope need not be a bishop). So he returns to the same office he had before being made Pope; if a bishop, he is still a bishop.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt is not a question of a Pope being "allowed" to resign. The Holy Father is the Vicar of Christ on earth, he is subject to revelation and dogma, which cannot be changed, but that is all. Everything else, as long as he is Pope, he holds the final word. No pope has resigned for six hundred years, and in that case (Pope Gregory XII) it was a case of clearing up confusion about who was the valid Pope and electing a new one. At the time he resigned there were three claimants to the papal tiara, with none of them having a "clear title" to the position, if you see what I mean. No Pope has EVER resigned due to health or old age, this is something entirely new in 2,000 years of history, we are in completely uncharted territory and just following the Holy Father's lead.
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∙ 11y agoHe is called the Pope Emeritus, the term that is also used for college professors who no longer have regular teaching duties. The retiring pope will be addressed as "Your Holiness" (the full title announced in 2013 was His Holiness Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus). He may continue to live and work in the Vatican. The ex-pope's prerogatives insofar as his role in the church hierarchy are not yet completely clear.
An alternate title approved by the Vatican is Emeritus Roman Pontiff.
On the official Vatican website, all recent news releases from the Vatican concerning Pope Benedict XVI have referred to him as Pope Emeritus Benedict. See the related link for an example.
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∙ 11y agoYes, at least 11 popes have resigned for one reason or another over the centuries.
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∙ 9y agoYes, there have been several papal resignations. The latest pope to resgn was Pope Benedict XVI who resigned on February 28, 2013.
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∙ 12y agoThe pope may resign for any reason, such as age or poor health, especially if it affects his mental capacity to lead. Very few popes have resigned in the past.
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What happens after the Pope resigns?
The cardinal electors come together in a conclave to elect a new pope.
What instance that a pope is replaced?
The pope is replaced when he dies or retires or resigns.
For how long does a pope hold office?
The pope remains in office until death unless he resigns.
Why is a new pope elected?
If the reigning pontiff dies or resigns it is necessary for the College of Cardinals to elect a new pope.
Did Pope John II die before a pope was announced?
Of course! A new pope would not even be elected unless the sitting pope either dies or resigns.
How long can the pope stay in the office?
The pope will stay in office till his death or if he resigns. Which is highly unlikely. Hope that helps!
When is the next conclave at the Vatican?
The next conclave to elect a pope will occur a few days after Pope Francis either dies or resigns.
Will Pope Benedict XVI's ring be destroyed?
Yes. Whenever a pope dies or resigns the papal ring and papal seals are destroyed.
How many years may a pope serve?
Unless he resigns, he serves until he dies.
What is the name of the event in which the pope resigns?
Abdication is the term that describes the resignation of a pope or bishop. In the case of Pope Benedict XVI, however, the Church prefers the term 'resignation.'
What happens if the governor of West Virginia resigns?
They get another governor.
What happens if the Governor of New Mexico resigns?
The lieutenant governor will step in.
