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.
Pope Francis chose his name because as a cardinal, he was known to live a simple life and serve the poor and lowly. On the night he was elected he thought about his life and St. Francis of Assisi and because St. Francis also lived a simple life and served the poor, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergolio decided to honor St. Francis and take his name. He is the first pope with the name Francis.
Pope Francis became a Cardinal in the year 2001
When it comes to Church doctrine, he is a conservative. He seems to be somewhat of a liberal or progressive when it comes to liturgy. Whereas Benedict was a strong advocate of the Latin Mass, Francis is not.
In France the head of the Catholic Church is a conference of French Bishop, but overall they are still under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in the Vatican.Roman Catholic AnswerAs of April 2012, André Armand Cardinal Vingt-Trois is the Archbishop of Paris and the Ordinary of France: link below.
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.
He chose to take the name of St. Francis of Assisi.
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The phase 1 election will take place on November 11, 2009. The phase 2 election will take place on December 2, 2009. The phase 3 election will take place on December 8, 2009 The phase 4 election will take place on December 12, 2009 The phase 5 election will take place on December 18, 2009
The 1952 election was a nationwide election.
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Pope Francis, like all popes, takes an oath to uphold and defend the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. This includes a commitment to promoting unity, justice, and peace, as well as proclaiming and safeguarding the faith and morals of the Church. Furthermore, the Pope swears to faithfully exercise his papal office and to be guided by the Holy Spirit in leading the Church.
Pope Francis chose his name because as a cardinal, he was known to live a simple life and serve the poor and lowly. On the night he was elected he thought about his life and St. Francis of Assisi and because St. Francis also lived a simple life and served the poor, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergolio decided to honor St. Francis and take his name. He is the first pope with the name Francis.
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Pope Francis became a Cardinal in the year 2001
It took place in 2004.
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