Answering the question of what happens when a Pope dies during a Jubilee year. A look at the rare, historic, and spiritual significance of the 2025 Jubilee.
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What does Pope Emeritus mean?
The word “emeritus” comes from Latin. It’s an adjective that means “retired” but it is also used to honour the position once held by the retired person. The most common usage is with professors who are still professors even if they’re not teaching any more. However, presidents, prime ministers and bishops also use the title. […]
How you could become the new Pope
Benedict XVI has become the first pope in hundreds of years to resign. The last pope to do so was Celestine V. Celestine tried to flee but was captured by the next Pope, Boniface VIII, and arrested. He died in jail. The name Celestine has never been used by a Pope again. So, could you […]
