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Depending upon how you number the previous popes, he would be pope number 266 or 267. Some lists count Pope Stephen II as a pope but he was a priest at the time of his election and had to be ordained as a bishop before he could be a pope. He died about 2 days after election and was never a bishop. Most sources count Francis as number 266.
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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.
What has the Pope Francis been doing for young people?
Pope Francis has did a lot of things for the young people. He is trying to get them to realize not to waste their time on futile things.
Is Pope Francis a modern day prophet?
Francis has only been pope for a few shortyears. It is much too early to judge him and his reign until he has had time to adjust to his new responsibilities.
What team does the Pope support in Serie A?
Pope Francis has been a lifelong supporter of the San Lorenzo de Almagro football club.
What is the difference between a Jesuit Pope and a Pope?
We have a pope, Pope Francis, who happens to be a Jesuit. However, there is no Jesuit Pope. Some public media sources often refer to the Superior General of the Jesuits as the "Black Pope" in reference to the black worn by priests of the order and the power that has been wielded by the Jesuits in the past. However, the Catholic Church has only one true Pope who wears white and that is currently (2015) Pope Francis.
How many popes have there been since peter?
Including Peter and the current pope, Francis, there have been 266 popes.
Who have been the pope?
There have been 266 popes and the current one is Pope Francis.
How many Hispanic popes have there been in the Vatican?
Before the election of Pope Francis I there were only two popes from Spain,Pope Alexander VI and Pope Callixtus III. Pope Francis is the first pope from Latin America
Was Saint Francis a pope?
There have been a number of saints named Francis but none of them have been popes.
How many popes are European?
There have been at least 3 popes from Africa and several popes from Asia, including Saint Peter. Pope Francis is the first pope from the Americas. However, the vast majority have been European. For additional information on the countries of origin of the popes click here.
How many popes to present date?
From Saint Peter to Pope Francis there have been 266 popes.
How many pope from first to the last pope?
From St. Peter to Pope Francis I there have been 266 popes.
How many Roman Catholic popes have there been since 1990?
As of 2014 there have been 3 popes - Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis..
How many popes have been called the same as the current pope?
Pope Francis is the first pope to use that name.
How many popes are there altogether?
There is only one pope at a time but over history there have been a total of 266 popes from Saint Peter to Pope Francis.
How many popes have there been since 2011?
Pope Benedict XVI who resigned in 2013 and Pope Francis who was elected that year.
How many popes does the Catholic Church recognize?
Including Pope Benedict XVI there have been 265 popes.
