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When it comes at the beginning of a sentence, it is combined with the name, used as an honorific or title, yes. * Popes have lived in Vatican City for centuries. * Pope Peter was the first pope. * I read about Pope John Paul, III. * The Pope (a particular individual) discussed the duties of the office of the pope (no specific pope).
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoThis is a question of English grammar, rather than religious dogma. When talking about popes in general, or when saying "the pope", it would be normal to use a lower case 'p'. When writing about Pope Benedict, it would be normal to use an upper case 'P', just as 'Mr' has an upper case 'M' when you write "Mr Brown".
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∙ 10y agoIt should be capitalized when it is a part of the title of a person: eg. - 'Pope Francis'
It should be capitalized when it refers to a specific pope: eg. - 'Today the Pope spoke to reporters.'
It need not be capitalized when it is used in a generic manner: eg. - 'There have been 266 popes in the Catholic Church.'
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