Who is the dark pope?

Black Pope is the nickname of the Superior General
Superior General
A Superior General or General Superior is the leader or head of a religious institute in the Roman Catholic Church, and some other Christian denominations. The Superior General usually holds supreme executive authority in the religious order, while the general chapter has legislative authority.
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of the Society of Jesus
. Black Pope or The Black Pope may also refer to: Giulio Andreotti (1919–2013), Italian politician and prime minister of Italy nicknamed "The Black Pope"
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Who is considered the black pope?

Meeting last week in Rome, Jesuit delegates kept the tradition intact, elected the Very Rev. Pedro Arrupe, 57, Spanish-born Jesuit provincial (area chief) of Japan, to be the order's 28th leader and the Roman Catholic Church's new "Black Pope."
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What is the difference between the pope and the Black Pope?

Jesuit superior generals are known as “black popes” because, like the pontiff, they wield worldwide influence and usually keep their position for life -- and because their simple cassock is black, in contrast to the pope who dresses in white.
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Who was the most ruthless pope?

Alexander VI was an ambitious and ruthless politician, and is commonly considered one of the most controversial popes in history. When he came to power his contemporary Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici stated, “Now we are in the power of a wolf, the most rapacious perhaps that this world has ever seen”.
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What pope had a child with his daughter?

And the old man licking his lips at the antics of the call-girls was none other than the Pope himself, Alexander VI, formerly known as Rodrigo Borgia. It is said that his daughter Lucrezia and his son Cesare were also there, enjoying the spectacle.
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Who were the 3 African popes?

Three early popes were from the Roman Africa Province. These were Pope Victor I (reigned c . 189 to 199), Pope Miltiades (reigned 311 to 314) and Pope Gelasius I (492 to 496); all three were North African men.
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What do the Jesuits believe?

The Jesuits are an apostolic religious community called the Society of Jesus. They are grounded in love for Christ and animated by the spiritual vision of their founder, St. Ignatius of Loyola, to help others and seek God in all things.
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Who is the current head of the Jesuit order?

Arturo Marcelino Sosa Abascal SJ (born 12 November 1948) is a Venezuelan Jesuit priest who is the 31st and present superior general of the Society of Jesus. He was elected Superior General by the Society's 36th General Congregation on 14 October 2016, succeeding Adolfo Nicolás.
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What does the word Jesuits mean?

Definition of Jesuit

1 : a member of the Roman Catholic Society of Jesus founded by St. Ignatius Loyola in 1534 and devoted to missionary and educational work. 2 : one given to intrigue or equivocation.
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How many popes are there?

Of the 266 Popes listed below, 88 came from Rome and the majority (196) came from Italy. Gregory V (3 May 996 - 18 February 999) was the first German Pope before Benedict XVI.
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Was there a 12 year old pope?

Benedict IX was pope on 3 separate occasions during his lifetime, with the first being when he was just 12 years old. He grew to be a wicked boy and ran from the position to hide within the city when political opponents tried to murder him.
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Was there a woman pope?

Pope Joan, legendary female pontiff who supposedly reigned, under the title of John VIII, for slightly more than 25 months, from 855 to 858, between the pontificates of St. Leo IV (847–855) and Benedict III (855–858).
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What saint protects from evil?

Sterling Silver Catholic Saint Benedict Protection Against Evil Medal, 3/4 Inch.
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What happens when you wear the Miraculous medal?

Those who wear it will receive great graces, especially if they wear it around the neck. Those who repeat this prayer with devotion will be, in a special manner, under the protection of the Mother of God. Graces will be abundantly bestowed upon those who have confidence.”
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Is the current pope a Jesuit?

Jorge Mario Bergoglio became the new Pope on Wednesday—the first Jesuit pope since the Society of Jesus was founded nearly 500 years ago.
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Who is the Pope's wife?

However, the rule books when you become Pope are a little stricter. You have to learn multiple languages, attend confession, meet with heads of state, lead mass services, and remain celibate. This means the simple answer to this article's question is no, Popes do not marry.
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