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People kiss the ring of the pope, not his hand. If the pope extends his hand so you can kiss his ring, anyone may do so. Any bishop or cardinal may also have his ring kissed. The custom is not common today, however.
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When you are about to kiss a priest hand why does he say no?
You only do that to a Bishop or Pope.
Who gets to kiss the pope hand?
They kiss the papal ring, not the hand. Anyone can kiss the ring if the pope presents his hand in such a manner that would allow it. All bishops and cardinals also wear a ring that may be kissed if the person allows it. Many have discontinued the practice, however, and would prefer a simple handshake instead.
Did the Pope kiss the Koran?
yes
Does the pope listen to confessions?
The pope is not allowed to listen to confessions. However, they are allowed to go to confession, if they choose to.
Do you kiss the ring of the archbishop?
Do I? No. I am Russian Orthodox, and our Bishops do not wear rings. When we ask the Bishop's blessing, we lay our right hand (open hand, palm up) over our left hand, and gold them in front of our chest area; the Bishop will make the Sign of the Cross over us, then lay his right hand on our hands, at which time we kiss his hand. Roman Catholics kiss the ring of the Bishop-any Bishop, "arch" or not...and, of course, the Pope and Cardinals...who are, after all, Bishops too.
Who has to kiss the pope's papal ring?
Anyone who meets with the pope. They do not have to kiss the ring, but kissing the ring is showing respect to the holy person of the Roman Catholic Church.
Can married Catholics be elected pope?
No. Bishops are not allowed to be married and the pope is a bishop.
What is 'Kiss the ring' in Latin?
Basia annulum is the Latin equivalent of 'Kiss the ring'. In the word by word translation, the verb 'basia' means '[you] are kissing, do kiss, kiss'. The masculine gender noun 'annulum' means 'ring'. The phrase is pronounced 'BAH-see-ah ahn-NOO-loom'.The phrase may be considered an observation on, a prompt for, or a reference to an audience with the Pope. Those who are granted a papal audience show their respect by kissing the individualized ring that each Pope wears on his right hand. Each ring is specific to the particular Pope. But all papal rings include an image of St. Peter [c. A.D. 1-64].
Who did Pope Urban II marry?
Pope Urban II did not marry.
Did John Pope have a family?
John Pope did not have a family of his own. Catholic priests or popes are not allowed to marry or have sex.
Did Pope Benedict XI have a family?
no because the pope weren't allowed to get married or have kids or even have a relationship..and there are no records of a family
Does the pope allow divorce now?
No, divorce is not allowed in the catholic Church. However, people can apply for an annulment which means that the marriage was never valid to begin with.
