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He will hold the title of Pope Emeritus - Retired Pope. He will still be addressed as the Holy Father.
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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.
Why did Pope Benedict XVII become pope?
there hasn't been a pope Benedict XVII the pope now is Benedict XVI He was elected by the College of Cardinals, a body of his peers, as our current Pope is the former Cardinal Josef Ratzinger.
What number pope was Pope Pius XII?
Blessed Pope Pius IX (the 9th) was number 256 in the list of Popes! He was Pope from 1846-1878, and now has the title "Blessed".
What will Pope Benedict XVI's title and name be when he retires?
His title and name will be Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
How can people get citizenship at Vatican City?
To become a citizen of the Vatican you must be appointed to work in a specific job there. This includes the Pope, members of the Roman Curia, the Swiss Guard, etc. If you leave your position or your assignment ends, your citizenship to the Vatican ends. That is why Pope Benedict XVI was given the title of Pope Emeritus rather than simply former Pope. The title gave him the right to remain in the Vatican and maintain his Vatican citizenship.
What is Pope Benedict XVI's new title?
He is known as the Pope Emeritus, which is a retired pope.
What is the correct title for a FORMER president of the US?
The correct title for a former president of the United States is "former President."
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.
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 was the pope's title before becoming pope?
If you are referring to Pope Francis, he was the Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires.
Who is Mary pope osbornes dad?
Mary Pope Osborne's father is William Pope, a former United States Army colonel.
What will Pope Benedict's title and name be when he retires?
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
