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Pope Francis is a member of the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits. He is the first Jesuit to be elected as pope.

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Which order of priest did pope francis belong to before he was elected pope?

Pope Francis is a member of the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits. He is the first Jesuit to be elected as pope.


Why does Pope Francis belong to the Jesuit Order?

Pope Francis entered the Jesuit Order right out of college, he was educated by them, he took lifelong vows as a Jesuit priest, and he has lived his life in conformity with his solemn vows.


What religious order does Pope Francis belong to?

Francis is a member of the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits.


What order of catholics known for their vow of property and service is Pope Francis a member of?

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.


When was Pope Francis ordained a PRIEST (not pope)?

He was ordained a priest on December 13, 1969.


Has a religious order priest ever become pope?

Yes, there have been a number of ordered priests to become pope but Francis is the first Jesuit.


Did pope francis have a girlfriend?

Amalia Damonte, now 76, was his girl friend when Francis was 10 years old. He proposed to her saying, "If you don't marry me I will become a priest." Francis (then named Jorge) was rejected. He became a priest.


What order of the priest was Pope Benedict XVI?

Pope Cardinal Archbishop Bishop Priest Deacon


What is the name of the present pope of the Catholic Church's wife?

Pope Francis is a Catholic priest and not married.


How old was Pope Francis when he became priest?

He was 33 years old when he was ordained.


Did Pope Francis earn the vocation as a priest?

He was ordained to the priesthood on December 13, 1969.


Why is Pope Francis referred to as the first Jesuit pope?

The Jesuits are a Catholic order of priests and other religious people. Pope Francis is a member of the Jesuit order. No other Jesuit has ever been pope, so he is the first Jesuit pope.