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Pope Francis was elected on March 13, 2013, on the 5th ballot of the conclave.
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What was the present day pope's letter to the Church?
Lumen Fidei was the first encyclical of Pope Francis.
When was pope francis elected pope?
He was elected on March 13, 2013, on the 5th ballot of the 2 day conclave.
How was Pope Francis elected?
Pope Francis was elected on the second day of the papal conclave on the 5th ballot of the conclave.
Is Pope Francis a modern day prophet?
Francis has only been pope for a few shortyears. It is much too early to judge him and his reign until he has had time to adjust to his new responsibilities.
Who is the current Vatican City state leader?
Vatican City does not have a monarch. Its head of state is the Pope, currently Pope Francis.Clarification:While he does not go by the title of 'King' Pope Francis is a monarch, the last absolute monarchy in the world. It is not a hereditary monarchy, however. He is chosen through an election by the College of Cardinals. The day to day administration of the Vatican is done by a committee led by a president and vice president. The Pope, however, has absolute veto power.
Where has the pope visited so far?
Pope Francis, as of September 1, 2013, has only visited Brazil in July 2013 for World Youth Day.
What does th pope do in his day?
be a pope
What ethnic background is the pope?
Pope Benedict XV1, born 16th April 1927, Bavaria, Germany . Most Popes have been Italian. There was one English Pope, Nicholas Breakspear. One day there might be a black Pope.
What language did Pope Francis speak in his speech?
Yes, Pope Francis is fluent in Spanish, Latin, Italian, German, French, and English.
Why did the Bank of Italy resume previously suspended electronic payment services in Vatican City the day after the Pope announced he would resign?
Because, what good is money to a dead pope! Why do you think called he resign his post?
What did Pope Francis wear at the inauguration?
Pope Francis decided to forego the ornate vestments used by his predecessors and wore simple vestments that might be worn by any parish priest anywhere in the world. Simplicity was the word of the day from the shoes on his feet to the mitre on his head.
How many popes were non-European?
1) Saint Peter: Bethsaida, modern-day Israel(33 - 64 A.D.)2) Pope Saint Evaristus: Bethlehem, modern-day West Bank (97 -105)3) Pope Saint Anicetus: Emesa (today known as Homs), Syria (155 -166)4) Pope Saint Victor I: Leptis Magna, modern-day Libya (189 -199)5) Pope Saint Miltiades: Somewhere in North Africa (311 - 314)6) Pope Theodore I: Jerusalem, modern-day Israel and West Bank (642 -649)7) Pope John V: Antioch, then Syria but today part of Turkey (685 -686)8) Pope Sisinnius: Syria (708)9) Pope Constantine: Syria (708 - 715)10) Pope Gregory III: Syria (731 -741)11) Pope Francis (2013-)There could be others. While Francis was born and raised in Argentina, he is actually a European as his parents were from Italy.
