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Benedict XVI when he retires on 28th February, will be considered a Pope emeritus, or Roman pontiff emeritus, he will also continue to be known by his papal title of Benedict XVI and he will continue to be addressed as "Your Holiness" Benedict XVI
"Emeritus" is a Latin word meaning "retired", from the verb "emereri" - to earn one's discharge by service.
He will also still wear the white cassock, however it will be a simple cassock, with none of the flamboyant hats and vestments and brown shoes not red.
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What will be Pope Benedict's name when he retires?
He will be known as His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
What will Pope Benedict XVI's title be when he retires?
His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
What will Pope Benedict XVI's title and name be when he retires?
His title and name will be Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
What will Pope Benedict's title and name be when he retires?
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
What is the Pope Benedict XVI new current name?
He is known as Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
What number pope is Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI is which numbered pope?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
What number pope is Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
What number pope was Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.
Who was pope in 1977?
John Paul II
What is Pope Benedict XVI's ethnicity?
Pope Benedict XVI is German.
What is the chronological order of Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
