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Francis is a member of the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits.
A black pope is a derogatory term for the Superior General of the society of Jesus.
Pope Francis is a member of the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits. He is the first Jesuit to be elected as pope.
Pope Francis is a member of the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits. He is the first Jesuit to be elected as pope.
He joined the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits.
The Jesuits, Soldiers of Christ, and Foot Soldiers of the Pope.
Actually, there is no "black pope." The Superior General of the Society of Jesus is the official title of the leader of the Society of Jesus—the Roman Catholic religious order, also known as the Jesuits. He is generally addressed as Father General. The position sometimes carries the nickname of the Black Pope, after his simple black priest's vestments, as contrasted to the white garb of the Pope.
Martin Luther was a priest and monk. He was excommunicated for his protest. He did not found any order in the Roman Catholic Church.Ignatius of Loyola founded the Society of Jesus, now known as the Jesuits. The current Pope is the first Jesuit to become a Pope.
Roman Catholic AnswerPope Paul III approved the formation and the first formula of the Society of Jesus in his Bull, "Regimini militantis ecclesia", dated 27 Sept., 1540.
Pope Francis is a member of the Jesuit order (The Society of Jesus). This is what it means when a priest has S.J. written after his name.
The Superior General of the Society of Jesus is the official title of the leader of the Society of Jesus-the Roman Catholic religious order, also known as the Jesuits. He is generally addressed as Father General. The position sometimes carries the derogatory nickname of the Black Pope, after his simple black priest's vestments, as contrasted to the white garb of the Pope. The current Superior General is the Reverend Father Adolfo Nicolás.
DesciplesApostlesThe churchEarly Christian CommunityClergy (pope, biships,priests...)While Jesus was alive he had many followers called disciples. The main disciples were the twelve apostles. Jedus betrayed Jesus so Mattias was added. Peter was the main apostle so he was named the first pope. Any follower of Jesus' teachings can be a Desciple.AVTE