and because of his position as primate of Italy. However, it is customary when referring to popes to translate the regnal name into all local languages. Thus, for example, the current Catholic pope is Pope Leo in his native English as well as in Latin, in Italian, in Spanish, in French, and so on.

Title and honorifics

Catholic

The official style of the Catholic pope in English is "His Holiness Pope [papal name]". "Holy Father"

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