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What is the position before a pope?
Cardinal. Cardinals are leading bishops and members of the College of Cardinals. Their biggest duty is participating in the Papal Conclave, that is, voting for the new Pope.
Who is next in line for pope?
Papabili in future conclave – The Next Pope (2020)
| Country | Name | Age |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Wilfrid Napier | (age 80) |
| United States | Sean Patrick O’Malley | (age 77) |
| Canada | Marc Ouellet | (age 77) |
| Italy | Pietro Parolin | (age 66) |
What was the position of the Pope?
A pope’s duties The broad job description for the role of pope is the head of the Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome. The pope is also the head of the sovereign city-state, Vatican City.
What is above a priest?
The hierarchy of the Catholic Church consists of its bishops, priests, and deacons. In the Catholic Church, authority rests chiefly with the bishops, while priests and deacons serve as their assistants, co-workers or helpers. Accordingly, “hierarchy of the Catholic Church” is also used to refer to the bishops alone.
Is Cardinal Sarah the next pope?
A cardinal since 20 November 2010, he was prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments from 23 November 2014 to 20 February 2021….Robert Sarah.
| His Eminence Robert Sarah | |
|---|---|
| Successor | Arthur Roche |
| Other post(s) | Cardinal-Priest ‘pro hac vice’ of San Giovanni Bosco in Via Tuscolana (2021-) |
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Who succeeded Peter as pope?
Anacletus
Pope Linus
| Pope Saint Linus | |
|---|---|
| Papacy ended | c. AD 76 |
| Predecessor | Peter |
| Successor | Anacletus |
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Why do they call him pope?
And how does a pope get his name after he assumes the papacy? The Pope is the Bishop of Rome, and thereby the world leader of the Catholic Church. The word comes from the Latin pāpa, which means “father.” He is also the head of the Vatican, the tiny, sovereign, city-state within Rome.