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What religious order does Pope Francis belong to?
Francis is a member of the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits.
What are Jesuits talents?
The Jesuits have become famous over the centuries for education and their loyalty to the Pope.
Who did the Jesuits vow absolute obedience to?
The Pope
How many Jesuits priests became pope?
Only Pope Francis was a Jesuit who became pope.
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.
What is a religious order created to serve the Pope and the church?
Jesuits
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 does the black pope do?
Black Pope is a title give by some to the Father General of the Jesuit Order of priests. He is called the Black Pope because the color of the clothing worn by the Jesuits is black while that of the pope is white. He is in charge of supervising and directing the Society of Jesus. By the way, the term "Black Pope" is not used by the Jesuits themeselves.
Is the Black Pope more powerful than Pope Benedict?
The Superior General of the Jesuits is sometimes given the derogatory nickname of the Black Pope after his simple black vestments, as contrasted to the white garb of the pope. The pope, of course, is the leader of the entire Catholic Church while the Superior General of the Jesuits is in charge of the Jesuit order of priests only and is subject to the pope has his 'boss.'
What did Jesuits vow to do?
The Jesuits take the normal vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. They also make a fourth vow of special obedience to the Pope.
What religious order did Pope Francis join?
He joined the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits.
