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While a number of popes are buried in St. Peter's Basilica, not all of them are buried there.
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Will Pope Benedict XVI still be buried with all of the other popes?
He has not yet made public his funeral and burial desires. He is eligible to be buried in the crypt of St. Peter's Basilica, however.
Is the st peters basilica renaissance architecture?
St Peters Basilica is hailed as the most glorious of all churches. It is also known as the most prominent example of renaissance architecture.
Where will retired Pope Benedict be buried when he dies?
Underneath St. Peter's Basilica with all the other Popes. It is almost certain he will be given a full papal funeral in the traditional manner.Additional Information:All the popes are not buried in St. Peter's Basilica. Papal tombs are also located in other major churches of Rome (especially Basilica of St. John Lateran, Santa Maria sopra Minerva and Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore), or other Cathedrals and churches of Italy, France, and Germany. The locations of less than half of the tombs of former popes is even known.Benedict can dictate where his tomb is to be placed and we may not know his choice until he passes away. He could even choose to be buried in his native Germany.For more information on the sites of papal tombs, see the related link.
Did Pope Paul IV have his own church?
The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the official 'home' parish of all popes.
What does the st peters basilica represents?
It represents the heart of the Catholic religion. It is the Pope's house and church. There is a passage in the Bible where Jesus says "Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means 'rock'), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it." This is a reference to Peter (Rock is pietra in latin and the name Peter is Pietro). The Catholic Church took that quite literally because St. Peter's Basilica was built literally on top of St. Peter's tomb which is located right before the altar. Also, St. Peter was the first pope and all of the popes who came after him are said to occupy Peter's seat.
Are there popes that are not named?
No, the Church has had 266 popes (as of 2013) and all have had names.
Are all popes white?
In the early centuries of the Church there were three popes from northern Africa but nothing is known of their races. All other popes have been caucasian.
Was the basilica building in every roman town?
There was a basilica in almost every Roman town, as a basilica was an all purpose hall. They could be used for trade, meetings, trials or any other public gathering.There was a basilica in almost every Roman town, as a basilica was an all purpose hall. They could be used for trade, meetings, trials or any other public gathering.There was a basilica in almost every Roman town, as a basilica was an all purpose hall. They could be used for trade, meetings, trials or any other public gathering.There was a basilica in almost every Roman town, as a basilica was an all purpose hall. They could be used for trade, meetings, trials or any other public gathering.There was a basilica in almost every Roman town, as a basilica was an all purpose hall. They could be used for trade, meetings, trials or any other public gathering.There was a basilica in almost every Roman town, as a basilica was an all purpose hall. They could be used for trade, meetings, trials or any other public gathering.There was a basilica in almost every Roman town, as a basilica was an all purpose hall. They could be used for trade, meetings, trials or any other public gathering.There was a basilica in almost every Roman town, as a basilica was an all purpose hall. They could be used for trade, meetings, trials or any other public gathering.There was a basilica in almost every Roman town, as a basilica was an all purpose hall. They could be used for trade, meetings, trials or any other public gathering.
What are the popes' names and where are they from?
For a complete list of all the popes and their birth places, click here.
What religion were the first 15 popes?
Catholic, as all the Popes are. The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church.
Is the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Boston the Cathedral?
All the reporting of Senator Ed Kennedy's funeral reported it as a Basilica.
Is St. Peter buried under the altar of St. Peter's Basilica?
He is buried beneath the sanctuary of Saint Peter's Basilica. Of course St. Peter is buried under St. Peter's Basilica. This has been continuously known for literally thousands of years, and the tomb itself has been carefully preserved and respected for this entire time.
