Can. 346 §1. A Synod of Bishops, meeting in Ordinary General Assembly, is composed of members, the majority of whom are bishops, elected for each session by the Episcopal Conferences according to the method established by the special law of the Synod; others are determined under the same Act; others are appointed directly by the Roman Pope; In addition, some members of clerical religious institutes are elected according to the norm of the same special law. A pope (from the Latin pontifex) was a member of the most famous priestly college of the Roman religion, the Pontifical College, in Roman antiquity. [1] [2] The term “pope” was later applied to any high or high priest and, in the usage of the Roman Catholic Church, to bishops, especially the pope, sometimes called the Roman pope or pope. [3] The papal resignation does not require the acceptance of the Congregation of Cardinals (Cardinalium Collegium). Canonically, a resignation from ecclesiastical functions is legally effective only if it is accepted by a hierarchical superior. Since the pope has no hierarchical superior within the Church, from an ecclesiological and juridical point of view, no acceptance of the pope`s resignation is necessary for the resignation to take effect; hence the words of Pope Benedict XVI: “After repeatedly testing my conscience before God.” It is important to record this sentence in light of Canon 332 to show that no acceptance by cardinals is required. He did not tell the cardinals, “I submit my resignation for consideration or approval.” Therefore, it is important to record the words that he actually spoke from a legal point of view. Indeed, this canonical formula implies the understanding that the Pope`s mission is not born of his election by the cardinals, but of his acceptance of the mission that God has entrusted to him in a particular way. Therefore, the wording of Canon 332 § 2 is correctly interpreted and understood when it states that it is not necessary for the resignation “to be accepted by anyone”.

§2. In the exercise of the ministry of Supreme Pastor of the Church, the Pope is always united in communion with the other bishops and with the universal Church. He has, however, the right to determine, according to the needs of the Church, the manner in which this office is exercised, whether personally or collegially. First, in his opening speech yesterday, the pope drew a much more conservative line than his legion of new fans would expect. Nglish: The pontiff`s translation for Spanish-speaking Livy reports that two coffins were found, one containing Numa`s body and the other his ceremonial books and the discipline of the popes. Francis Bacon. With more threats than ever against the Vatican, is the pope making a dangerous mistake? He was released in 2010 and now plans to meet Pope Francis when the pope visits Turkey next week. pon′tif, n. (R.C.) a bishop, especially the pope – originally an ancient Roman high priest, the Pon`tifex. Pontif′ic, -al, by or in possession of a pope or bishop, especially the pope: magnificent.

Pontif`ical, an office book of ecclesiastical ceremonies proper to a bishop. — Adv. Pontif. — n.pl. Pontif`icals, the vestments of a priest, bishop or pope. Pontiff′icate, the dignity of a pope or high priest: the function and dignity or reign of a pope. Pon′tifice (Milt.), bridge, bridge.—Pontifical Mass, Mass, celebrated by a bishop in a large habit. [P. Pontiff—L.

Pontifex, Pontificis—Pons, Pont-Is, to make a bridge, facĕre.] The late pope is considered a national hero in his homeland because he supported the democratic movement that toppled the communist government in 1989. §2. In addition, others who are not bishops may be called to an ecumenical council by the supreme authority of the Church, which has the power to determine its role in the Council. 3. To determine, in good time before the convening of a Synod, the content of the questions to be dealt with, in accordance with the norm of the Special Law; Power. 361 In this Codex, the term Apostolic See or Holy See refers not only to the Pope, but also to the Secretariat of State, the Council for Public Affairs of the Church and other institutes of the Roman Curia, unless the nature of the question or the context of the words indicate otherwise. In the article on “China”, we will see that the emperor is the main pope and that the cult is sublime and simple. The word “pope,” while most commonly used today in reference to a pope, technically refers to any Catholic bishop.

The term “Roman Pope” is therefore not tautological, but means “Bishop of Rome”. [1] Similarly, a papal Mass is a Mass celebrated by a bishop, not necessarily by a pope. Also note “the pontifical” (the liturgical book that contains prayers and ceremonies for the rites used by a bishop)[9] and “pontifical,” the insignia of his order that a bishop uses to celebrate the pontifical Mass. [10] Although pontificals belong primarily to bishops, they have also been granted by papal favor or legally established ecclesiastical custom to certain presbyters (e.g. abbots). Until this week, he had never been hospitalized during his years as pope, according to what is known to the public. Pope Leo II died; a capable and determined pope; established the kiss of peace in Mass and the use of holy water. In 2014, Francis said Benedict XVI — the first pope to resign in 700 years — had “opened a door” for other popes.

§2. It is up to the Roman pope to determine the matters to be dealt with in a council and to determine the order to be observed in a council. To the questions proposed by the Roman Pope, the Council Fathers may add others that must be approved by the Roman Pope. The inspiration for the Christian (Catholic) use of the name “Pope” for a bishop comes from the use of the same word (in Latin pontifex, not “pontifex maximus”) for the Jewish high priest in the original Latin translation of the Bible, the Vulgate, where he appears 59 times. For example, in Mark 15:11, “pontificates” (plural) is the Latin term used for “the chief priests.” [8] And in the Vulgate version of Paul`s letter to the Hebrews, “pontifex” (singular) is used several times in reference to the then still existing high priesthood in Judaism, suggesting Jesus as the ultimate high priest. Far above this powerful crowd, the pope threw out his voice, clear as a trumpet, but musical and moving. The pope criticizes the selfishness, arrogance and detachment of the cardinals in Rome. Can. 345 The Synod of Bishops may be convened for a general session, that is, a session dealing directly with questions that directly concern the good of the universal Church; Such a session shall be either ordinary or extraordinary.