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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.
Why is Pope Francis called the 'pope of firsts'?
Pope Francis is the first member of the Jesuit order to be elected as pope, the first pope from the Western Hemisphere, the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere and the first pope from the Americas.
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.
Does Pope Francis smoke?
No, Pope Francis does not smoke.
Which order of priest did pope francis belong to?
Pope Francis is a member of the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits. He is the first Jesuit to be elected as pope.
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 religious order did Pope Francis join?
He joined the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits.
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.
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.
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.
Which religious leader lives in the Vatican City?
The Pope lives in the Vatican. In 2014 that would be Pope Francis.
Why is Pope Francis called the 'pope of firsts'?
Pope Francis is the first member of the Jesuit order to be elected as pope, the first pope from the Western Hemisphere, the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere and the first pope from the Americas.
Which country does the present Pope Francis belong to?
Pope Francis is pope over the entire world of Catholics, nobody owns him. He was born and lived most of his life in Argentina but now lives in, and governs, the independent country of Vatican City.
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.
What religious order does Pope Benedict belong to?
Pope Benedict was a diocesan priest early on his life in Munich. Diocesan priests commit their lives to serving the people of a diocese, a church administrative region, and generally work in parishes assigned by the bishop of their diocese. Diocesan priests take oaths of celibacy and obedience. He was NOT in a religious order.
What list pope is Pope Francis?
Pope Francis is pope number 266.
