What happens to the Pope's vow of obedience to his Jesuit superior?

[dmpb]

When a priest who is in a religious order, like the Jesuits, becomes a bishop or pope, what happens to their vow of obedience? Is it somehow lifted? Is it life long? If so, does that give their provincial authority over them?

 

[Fr.Vincent_Serpa]

Hi,

The ultimate superior of every religious order is the pope. Although Pope Francis has not been under his provincial since he was made a bishop, he is now his provincial’s superior.

Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.