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The pope is also known as the Bishop of Rome.
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What is the popes other name?
The current Pope Benedict XVI was named Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger at birth.
What will be the title now of former pope?
He will hold the title of Pope Emeritus - Retired Pope. He will still be addressed as the Holy Father.
What will Pope Benedict XVI's title and name be when he retires?
His title and name will be Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
When the Pope steps down does he keep the title of Pope?
No - the position and the title go together. I would imagine the current Pope will revert to a former title, such Your Eminence, as he remains a Prince of the Church.
What is Pope Benedict XVI's new title?
He is known as the Pope Emeritus, which is a retired pope.
Can a pope still be a priest?
A pope will always be a priest. He does not lose that title simply because he has been elected as pope. He continues to function as any other priest, saying Mass, hearing confessions, and other normal priestly duties.The pope never ceases to be a priest.
What was Pope Benedict's title before becoming pope?
His title was Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and from 2002 until his election as pope, he was also Dean of the College of Cardinals.
Is there a Jewish pope?
No. The Pope is traditonally only in Christianity (other faith leaders in modern faiths have sometimes taken this title), of which the famous Pope is Roman Catholic, there are other christian leaders hwo hold the tile for example the Pope of the Coptic Church.
What was the pope's title before becoming pope?
If you are referring to Pope Francis, he was the Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires.
What is gods lastname?
God's last name is/was "Pope", which is where the title of Pope is derrived. The Pope's are "children of God".
What will Pope Benedict's title and name be when he retires?
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Does Pope Benedict return to being a cardinal after he is pope?
He could but chose to take the title of Pope Emeritus instead.
