How to Address the Pope

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Meeting him: “Your Holiness.”Writing to him: “Your Holiness” or “Most Holy Father.”Mentioning him to grandma: “Pope Francis” is fine.

If you forget? Just bow, smile, and say “Grazie, Santo Padre.” That’s Italian for “Thanks, Holy Father.”

The Pope is human. He might even laugh if you’re sincere. Just don’t call him “Frankie.” That’s a one-way ticket out of the Vatican.

So go forth. Be bold. Be respectful. And now you know the secret. You’re practically a Vatican diplomat.

Well, not really. But you can sound like one. And that’s half the fun.