Pope Benedict's Title

2/26/2013 , 0 Comments

Anybody been wondering what Pope Benedict XVI will be called when he retires?  Well, either way, the answer has been given.  His title will be: "His Holiness Benedict XVI, Pope-Emeritus".  So, he will still be called Benedict XVI, but with the addition of "Pope-Emeritus".  Emeritus is a Latin word that indicates retirement (it's post-progressive if you're wondering).  Nowadays it's mostly used for bishops, though in the past it has been used for other professions.  Benedict will also be able to continue to wear the papal white.
No, I don't have a secret connection to the Vatican, but this guy does...
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