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Has there ever been a pope from Canada?
No. Pope Francis was the first pope from the New World. There has never been a pope from Canada.
How does the world find out who the new pope is?
After the balloting has successfully elected a new pope, the senior Cardinal Deacon will appear on the balcony of Saint Peter's Basilica and announce the name of the new pope.
May a new pope choose the the name Peter?
A new Pope may choose whatever name he pleases. I don't think this is usually done out of respect for the first Pope.
Why was the new roman emepor concerned about his crowning by the pope?
First, who are you referring to as the "new roman emperor"?
Can a kiwi become the pope?
If by kiwi you mean a New Zealander, yes, any Catholic male from anywhere in the world can become the pope.
Why did they change the Pope's name?
"They" did not change the name of the new pope, When elected, the new pope has the choice of keeping his Christian name or choosing a regnal name that he wishes to be known as while serving. When Christ named Simon as the first pope he changed his name to Peter. After Peter, the next pope to choose a new name was Pope John II who was elected in the year 533. His given name was Mercurius and he did not think it proper for a Catholic pope to be named for a pagan Roman god - Mercury.
Why is white smoke released when a pope is chosen?
White smoke comes out of the Vatican when a new Pope has been chosen. Cardinals and bishops of the Catholic Church enter into what is known as a conclave to elect the new Pope through a series of ballots. While in the conclave, the Cardinals and Bishops have no contact with the outside world.
Does the Pope get new pope clothes when he becomes the pope or does he use the pope clothes of the previous Pope?
The new Pope is always fitted with clothing tailored to his measurements.
What year did Catholics get a new pope?
Pope Fancis became the new pope in 2013.
What is different about the new pope?
He is the first Jesuit to be chosen as pope.He is the first non-European to be elected in many, many years.He is the first pope from the Americas.He is the first pope to choose Saint Francis as his patron and namesake.He has chosen to live in a modest apartment instead of the Apostolic Palace.
Why is Simon Peter important?
Peter was chosen by Christ to be the first leader of his new Church - the first pope.
Who is the pope is the successor to?
They recognize that all of the popes are sucessors of St. Peter the first pope who was appointed by Christ.The new pope suceed the old one (eg. Our Pope Benedict suceeds Pope John Paul)
