The Pope emeritus will continue to wear papal white - rather than the black of an ordinary priest, or the red of a cardinal. However it will be a simple cassock, with none of the flamboyant hats and vestments.
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AnswerAs noted above, the Benedict, beginning tomorrow afternoon will wear his white cassock WITHOUT the Pellegrina. He will also no longer wear the red shoes of the fisherman, his ring will be destroyed so he will no longer be wearing that as well.Pope Benedict XVI submitted his resignation from Vatican City.
Pope Benedict XVI, following his resignation 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.
His resignation was effective February 28, 2013.
No, Benedict XVI is no longer the reigning pope so is not considered as infallible.
Abdication is the term that describes the resignation of a pope or bishop. In the case of Pope Benedict XVI, however, the Church prefers the term 'resignation.'
If you are referring to Pope Benedict XVI, his resignation was official as of February 28, 2013.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.
John Paul II
Pope Benedict XVI is German.