Who Hears the Pope's Confession?

[3_Dog_Night]

What does the Holy Father do when he wishes to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation? Is there a designated priest, Bishop or cardinal whom he would go to? Or some sort of spiritual director with whom he consults and confesses?

 

[Fr.Charles_Grondin]

Popes go to a confessor of their own choosing. Most Popes have chosen a priest to go to confession to.

Pope Francis said he goes every two weeks:

Even the Pope confesses every 15 days, because the Pope is also a sinner. And the confessor hears what I tell him, he counsels me and forgives me, because we are all in need of this forgiveness.

• General Audience, November 20, 2013