2007-06-06 03:11:27 · 15 answers · asked by anil m 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, Pope Benedict XVI is not a saint. That is not a matter of ill feelings, it is a matter of fact. Just because a person is the Pope it does not mean that he will be cannonized (made a saint). Also, a person is not cannonized until after he has died. The Papacy is a holy office, the Pope is the guardian of the Church, and a holy man. You should check out catholicencyclopedia.com to get some more information about the role of the Pope.
2007-06-06 03:25:58 · answer #1 · answered by Elizabeth 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The pope is the successor to St. Peter, who Jesus appointed as the head of the Church. The Pope has the "authority to absolve sins, to make doctrinal judgements and to make disciplinary decisions" Some Popes are canonized as saints years after their deaths.
http://www.catholicmissionleaflets.org/leafpope.htm
2007-06-06 10:25:16 · answer #2 · answered by Muscat 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not ALL Popes are Saints.
As Christains we're all CALLED to be Saints, but not all acheive this. Historically, we haven't seen too many Saints in the Papal Seat. We've been Blessed with our last Pope's; Pope Paul VI & Pope John Paul II (we love you). I belive Pope John Paul II is a Saint, however, the Church is still holding out on giving him that status offically.
Pope Benedict XVI seems to be a great humble man. He was the research behing much of JPII's works. However, to be "Declaired" a Saint (by the Church), you have to pass away, perform mirricals, and other stuff. The Church also encourages us to honor the dead in our families who have passed away, and we pray that they were "Assumed" by Jesus and Saints in heaven with God.
2007-06-06 10:18:44 · answer #3 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
LottaLou is incorrect. The pope could not possibly be born again. Jesus is the first born of the resurrection. Neither is the pope a saint.
2007-06-06 10:19:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
In the name of Allah the most Gracious the Most merciful.
The Pope is The respected head of the Christian hierarchy of
the roman catholic church.He is a Theologian ,respected,,
polished and wise.But No more, He is not God appointed but man appointed.Most Christians will talk about his piety and supposed closness to God but they hardly ever listen to what he says.He is a failure as a statesman as he is not able to adress the problems that Plague the Christiana community like Gay marriages, homosexuality,Alcoholism and drug abuse, Rape,Murder, Adultery, Divorce etc. and is not able to bring the Christian community under one roof.Only God almighty Knows who is Good yet we respect Him and never criticize him or speak ill of Him.
2007-06-07 02:33:04 · answer #5 · answered by sonu 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Pope is a human being, just like the rest of us. Yes, he is called to holiness, just like we are.
Yes, he is a sinner, just like the rest of us.
No, he does not regard himself as 'higher' than anyone else, unlike some people on this very forum, who regard themselves as saints.
2007-06-06 10:22:56 · answer #6 · answered by SpiritRoaming 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Pope is a devout Holy Man.....and as a Catholic I respect his authority....whether he is canonized after death only time will tell....
Peace be with you.
2007-06-06 14:36:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You can not be named a saint until after that person dies. If you are asking personally, I do not know that much about the man to determine if he should be named one after his death.
2007-06-06 10:16:46 · answer #8 · answered by Marie D 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
no he is just a man the only saint in earth was n is Jesus
2007-06-06 10:43:21 · answer #9 · answered by RED ROSE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the scriptures, all true believers are "saints".
"Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." Ephesians 1:1-2
"For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints [believers], to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God." Ephesians 3:14-19
Philippians 1:1-2 "Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers[a] and deacons: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."
"Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send greetings. All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar's household." Philippians 4:21-22
2007-06-06 10:25:07 · answer #10 · answered by Mhaerie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋