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He is known as the Pope Emeritus, which is a retired pope.
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What is the Pope Benedict XVI new current name?
He is known as Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Is there a pope after Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI retired on February 28, 2013, and a new pope, Pope Francis, was elected two weeks later.
Why is Pope Benedict called Pope Benedict even though it is not his real name?
Pope Benedict was able to choose a new name when he was elected Pope. Popes usually choose the name of a saint they admire.
Why is there no current pope?
Pope Benedict XVI resigned at the end of February 2013; the new pope has yet to be elected.
Who did Pope Benedict XVI pick to lead the New York Archdiocese?
Pope Benedict XVI picked Milwaukee Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan to lead the New York Archdiocese
Is the Church of Rome coming to an end once Benedict dies?
No, when the pope dies a new pope is picked.
What event led the need elect a new pope?
Pope Benedict XVI, the reigning pontiff at the time, resigned and the need to elect a new pope arose.
Who is the pope is the successor to?
They recognize that all of the popes are sucessors of St. Peter the first pope who was appointed by Christ.The new pope suceed the old one (eg. Our Pope Benedict suceeds Pope John Paul)
Why is a new pope elected in March?
New popes are elected soon after the reigning pope either dies or abdicates. There is no significance to the month of March except that Pope Benedict XVI resigned in February and a new pope needed to be elected.
When was the last Pope Benedict XVI visit New York?
Pope Benedict XVI visited Washington D.C. and New York on April 15-20, 2008. An itineray of his trip can be found on the Vatican website, see related links.
What are the names of the popes that have visited the united states?
Pope Paul VI, 1965; Pope John Paul II, 7 times; Pope Benedict XVI, 2008.
When did Pope John Paul visit New York?
Pope Benedict XVI visited New York from April 19-20 2008.
