0
What else can I help you with?
How was Pope Francis elected?
Pope Francis was elected on the second day of the papal conclave on the 5th ballot of the conclave.
Who is standing to the right of the pope at today's inauguration?
There are thousands of images on the Internet of the inauguration of Pope Francis and a number of individuals are shown with him. Perhaps the most commonly seen individual in the photos is Monsignor Guido Marini, the Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations. For more information see the link below.
What list pope is Pope Francis?
Pope Francis is pope number 266.
What number is after Pope Francis' name?
Since Pope Francis is the first and only pope by that name, there is no need for a number after his name. If a pope in the future also decides to take the name Francis, he will become Pope Francis II and then the original Pope Francis will become Pope Francis I.
Who is the reigning pope?
Pope Francis is the reigning pope in 2013.
What color shoes does the pope wear during special ceremonies?
The "Papal shoes" are the shoes the Pope wears outdoors. Traditionally they were plain red Morocco leather. This is consistent with the color of the Papal Slippers the Pope used to wear indoors (which were red silk or velvet). The current Pope, Pope Francis, has chosen to wear simple black shoes, forgoing the tradition for his papacy.
What does Pope Francis think?
Only Pope Francis and God know what Pope Francis thinks.
Does Pope Francis smoke?
No, Pope Francis does not smoke.
Where is the present pope from?
Pope Francis I is from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
What is Pope Francis's successor good at?
Pope Francis has not been succeeded at the time of this answer.
What is the current pope's nationality?
The current Pope Francis is from Argentina.
What does the Sistine Chapel have to do with Pope Francis?
Pope Francis was elected pope in the Sistine Chapel.
