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There is only one pope at a time and there have been 266 popes over the years in the Catholic Church. However, there are also a few Orthodox sects that call their leader a pope.
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What country have most of the Popes come from?
The vast majority of popes have been Italian. As of February of 2013 there have been only 18 popes from other countries.
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.
Did Popes fight in the Middle Ages?
Yes, they had many differences on matters of authority and doctrine. Some Popes were even excommunicated by Church Synods (or Councils) and other rival Popes were elected in their place, called Ante-Popes.
Does the pope have a secret harem for his use like other popes?
Very few popes have had sexual relationships with mistresses and Benedict is not one of them.
What do the popes do to elect a new pope?
Popes do not elect popes. Popes are elected by the cardinal electors.
What happens when all three popes excommunicate each other?
This is NOT possible.
Who did bernini work for?
8 popes and countless other important people
How many popes are buried in the cathedral of popes?
The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the cathedral of the popes. There are six extant papal tombs inside the Archbasilica: Alexander III, Pope Sergius IV, Pope Clement XII, Pope Martin V, Pope Innocent III and Pope Leo XIII. A number of other popes were also buried there but these tombs were lost in two terrible fires in the 14th century.
Did the doctrine of papel infallibility mean that all popes are perfect and sinless people?
No, popes are only infallible when speaking ex cathedra on matters of faith and morals. In all other matters they are no different from any other human.
What is the second country to contribute the most popes to the Vatican?
There have been 17 popes from France, the second behind Italian popes.
Who held more power popes or kings?
the popes had more power over the kings
How many popes have had the name Pope Benedict before Pope Benedict XVI?
Prior to Benedict XVI there were 14 other popes with that name. Pope Benedict X was an antipope and does not count.
