Word: wlodimir
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Dates: during 1933-1933
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...Superior General of the Society of Jesus (at present Polish Wlodimir Ledochowski) is often called the "Black Pope" - because he wears a black habit and possesses powers which, in their limited way, resemble the Holy Father's. The General, like the head of any religious order, is elected by a Jesuit general congregation which rarely convenes for any other purpose. He has large spiritual and admin- istrative authority, even to setting aside (but not altering) the Constitutions written by St. Ignatius Loyola and associates and adopted in 1558. The General lives in Rome, is advised by assistants from various...