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How long has Pope Francis reigned?
Pope Francis as reigned as pope since March 13, 2013.
How did Pope Francis change the church?
Francis has only been pope for about a year, at the time of this writing, and one year is not long enough to make many significant changes to the Church. Arguably, he has made the Church a little more tolerant, for example by his statement that it is not for him to judge homosexual priests. He has demonstrated by his actions that three, or even two accepted miracles are not needed for canonisation of a saint; in three cases sar far, he has canonised persons with no accepted miracle.
How long did it take for francis drake to travel the world?
3 years
How long did it take sir francis drake to circumnavigate the wprld?
1 month
How long dose it take to become an astronaut?
It takes about 13 years to become an astronaut.
How long has Pope Francis reigned?
Pope Francis as reigned as pope since March 13, 2013.
How long st francis pope?
Pope Francis has been serving as the Pope of the Catholic Church since March 13, 2013. He was elected as the 266th Pope after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.
How long does it take to become a Pope?
The pope is elected by the College of Cardinals who meet ten days after the previous pope dies. Recent elections have taken several ballots at the rate of four a day. It normally takes a career as priest, bishop and cardinal before you have a chance to be elected pope. Recent popes have been between 60 and 80 years old (roughly) when they were elected.
Can a neurosurgeon become Pope?
Yes, as long as he is a male and a Catholic.
There was a tie vote for the pope. The cardinals saw a cardinal in a wheel chair and decided to vote for him because he would not live too long. The elected pope outlived his electors. Who is it?
Cardinal Saverio Mortati, a fictional character in Dan Brown's latest movie, Angels and Demons is the Cardinal in a wheel chair who is elected pope. The premise is ridiculous as there can be no "tie", the rules state that the necessary majority for election is two-thirds, so a tie is impossible.
Can an ordinary baptized male become the pope?
Yes, as long as he is Catholic.
Can a Christian bishop become the pope?
Yes, as long as he is also a Catholic.
Does Pope Francis drink alcohol?
The pope is under the same rules and recommendations as all Catholics. Drinking is allowed as long as it is done in moderation and getting drunk is frowned upon and considered sinful.
Can a psychiatrist be pope?
Yes, as long as he is a baptized Catholic who agrees to become a priest and then a bishop.
How long did it take Pope Pius XI to become pope?
The 1922 conclave that elected Pius XI lasted for five days. It took fourteen ballots.
Are all cardinals bishops?
No. Although both bishops and cardinals have their own roles within the church, there is a heirachy within the church. Basically, bishops are the head a a diocese (a group of churches across a region), a cardinal on the other hand has an additional responsibility that when a pope needs to be selected they are able to be part of the college of cardinals who do the voting.
Who was the pope before Pope John Paul II and how long was he the pope?
Pope John Paul I (was only Pope for 33 days in 1978, and had initially declined nomination) He was first Pope to use the dual name, and it was in his honor that John Paul II took the name.
