Traditionally, Jesuits were not supposed to be ambitious. Loyola decried ambition as the ‘origin of all evil’ in religious orders. Over the years talented members of the Society were singled out for promotion by the pope.
Some Jesuits got special dispensation to become archbishops and cardinals. In the past, the Jesuits’ enemies dubbed them the black popes: a shady influence on the pontiff and other powerful figures.
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Jesuits are not supposed to be appointed to be a Pope.
Pope Francis is the first ever Jesuit pope
Traditionally, Jesuits were not supposed to be ambitious. Loyola decried ambition as the ‘origin of all evil’ in religious orders. Over the years talented members of the Society were singled out for promotion by the pope.
Some Jesuits got special dispensation to become archbishops and cardinals. In the past, the Jesuits’ enemies dubbed them the black popes: a shady influence on the pontiff and other powerful figures. https://www.historyhit.com/facts-about-the-jesuits/
Jesuits are not supposed to be appointed to be a Pope.