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Why is Pope Francis called Pope Francis?
Francis was the name he chose following the election. It was to honor St. Francis of Assisi.
Was there a pope from South America?
Before the election of Pope Francis there was never a pope from any of the Americas.
How many popes have there been including Pope Francis?
Depending upon how you number the previous popes, he would be pope number 266 or 267. Some lists count Pope Stephen II as a pope but he was a priest at the time of his election and had to be ordained as a bishop before he could be a pope. He died about 2 days after election and was never a bishop. Most sources count Francis as number 266.
Who is the pope in 2014?
Pope Francis, who was elected on the 13th of March, 2013.
Where did the election of Pope Francis take place?
The conclave took place in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican.
How many Hispanic popes have there been in the Vatican?
Before the election of Pope Francis I there were only two popes from Spain,Pope Alexander VI and Pope Callixtus III. Pope Francis is the first pope from Latin America
How did Pope Francis become pope?
Like all popes, he was chosen by an election where his fellow cardinals voted for their choice of Pope. This was done in private in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City on the 13th of March 2013.
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 does Pope Francis think?
Only Pope Francis and God know what Pope Francis thinks.
Does Pope Francis smoke?
No, Pope Francis does not smoke.
