They are not pardons. They are called indulgences and they can be earned by pious acts and will shorten or eliminate time in Purgatory.
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42. Christians are to be taught that the pope does not intend the buying of pardons to be compared in any way to works of mercy.
The Black Pope's birth name is Shelly Pope.
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.
Eddie Pope's birth name is George Edward Pope.
Pope Urban chose the name upon his election as pope.
Dennis Pope's birth name is Dennis Allen Pope.
Edwin Pope's birth name is John Edwin Pope.
Everett Pope's birth name is Everett Parker Pope.
Katherine Pope's birth name is Katherine Collins Pope.
Marquez Pope's birth name is Marquez Phillips Pope.
Tommy Pope's birth name is Thomas Elbert Pope.
Alece Pope's birth name is Charlotte Alece Pope.