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In 2024, Pope Francis reinstated the title of "Patriarch of the West" (Patriarcha Occidentis), reversing the decision by the previous Pope Benedict XVI; the title reinstatement was meant to bring closer ties to the other Patriarchs in the Eastern Orthodox faith.
This chronological list of popes of the Catholic Church corresponds to that given in the Annuario Pontificio under the heading "I Sommi Pontefici Romani" (The Roman Supreme Pontiffs), excluding those that are explicitly indicated as antipopes.
12 Φεβ 2019 · He is the head of the Roman Catholic Church. The Pope has been a vastly influential figure in history. There have been many Popes over the years. In the sixth century, it became customary for the Pope to take a new name upon his election. Here are the names of every Pope in alphabetical order.
Papal Name Original Name Elected Died Benedict XVI: Joseph Aloisus Ratzinger: 19 Apr 2005; John Paul II: Karol Józef Wojtyla † 16 Oct 1978: 2 Apr 2005; John Paul I: Albino Luciani † 26 Aug 1978: 28 Sep 1978; Paul VI: Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini † 21 Jun 1963: 6 Aug 1978; John XXIII: Bl. Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli † 28 ...
Answer: Pope Francis is the current Pope of the Catholic Church since 13 th March 2013. He is the 266 th Pope in the history of the Catholic Church but also the first in many other respects: The first Jesuit Pope. The first Pope originating from the Americas.
13 Μαΐ 2020 · * indicates the Pope was not already a bishop at the time of his election, so the date is of his consecration. # indicates the Pope resigned. Popes listed: 266. This table was last updated on 12 Oct 2024.
The keys have been handed down. The Catholic Church can trace historically through each era until the present day. A timeline of the early Church is here, There is a section explaining Priestly succession here. Related Articles. What about the Bad Popes? Why did the Church move to Rome from Jerusalem? Was Peter the rock?
