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Pope Benedict XVI was pope from 2005 until February 28, 2013, when he retired.

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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.


What was the pope's name before he was pope?

If you are referring to Pope Francis, his name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio.


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Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the current (2014) Pope Francis, elected on March 13, 2013.


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What did the Catholic Pope do before he became the Catholic Pope?

If you are referring to Pope Francis, he was the Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, before being elected as pope.


What was the Pope's name before he was ordained?

Pope Francis was named Jorge Mario Bergoglio at birth.


Where was Pope Francis a cardinal before he became pope?

He was the Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina.


What list pope is Pope Francis?

Pope Francis is pope number 266.


What number is after Pope Francis' name?

Since Pope Francis is the first and only pope by that name, there is no need for a number after his name. If a pope in the future also decides to take the name Francis, he will become Pope Francis II and then the original Pope Francis will become Pope Francis I.


Who is the reigning pope?

Pope Francis is the reigning pope in 2013.


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Only Pope Francis and God know what Pope Francis thinks.