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This is the first time that a pope has been named "Francis." On the day of his election, the Vatican clarified that his official papal name was "Francis" and not "Francis I", i.e. no regnal number is used for him. A Vatican spokesman said that the name would become Francis I if and when there is a Francis II.
Pope Francis signs some documents with his name alone, either in Latin ("Franciscus", as in an encyclical dated 29 June 2013) [176] or in another language. [177] Other documents he signs in accordance with the tradition of using Latin only and including the abbreviated form "PP.", for the Latin Papa ("Pope"). [ 178 ]
The next pope, Alessandro Farnese, was elected on 13 October and took the title Paul III. As a Farnese he felt no obligation to keep Clement's promises, broke the alliance with Francis and refused to continue paying her huge dowry. [22] King Francis lamented, "The girl has come to me stark naked." [23]
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva threw his arms around Pope Francis and gave him a big hug as he arrived Wednesday for what the Vatican said was a “very friendly” reunion of two ...
Pope Francis waving to the crowds after the Mass. About half an hour before the Mass, Francis toured the square in the popemobile to greet the crowds. He stopped and left the popemobile once to kiss a disabled man. Pope Francis wore a simple mitre, which he has had since he was bishop, as well as its matching chasuble.
Pope Francis has become a vocal advocate for a universal basic income. He first staked his position in a letter in 2020, calling UBI critical to the future economy. In a meeting on Friday, the ...
Pope John XXIII's call for a Second Vatican Council brought together Catholic clerics and instituted significant changes in the Catholic Church to increase the role of the laity, foster a less hierarchical church, and instill the need for social justice set off activity in Latin America as a whole and Brazil in particular. The Latin American ...
P ope Francis has embarked on the 45th and longest overseas trip of his papacy, touching down Tuesday in Jakarta, Indonesia for the start of a busy 12 days of activities, despite concerns about ...