Without prior notice, Pope Francis has reversed something that his predecessor Benedict XVI had changed during his pontificate. The Pope now once again bears the historic title of “Patriarch of the West” (Patriarca dell’Occidente), as he last did in 2005. Benedict XVI had this title removed from the list of papal titles in the first year of his pontificate, causing irritation among the churches of the East.
Pope proclaims himself ‘Patriarch of the West’
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