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When did elizabeth I return the pope as head of the Church of England?
Elizabeth I did not "return" the pope. Elizabeth I had protestant sympathies and renacted her father's Act of Supremacy to make herself head of the Church of England. This was necessary because her elder step-sister, Queen Mary (Bloody Mary) had repealed (cancelled) the Act and restored the Pope as head of the English church during her short reign.
What role does the pope have in the church?
To Catholics the Pope is the head of church. He has what we call "papal infallibility" which is the ability to be correct in any aspect of religeous decision making. Catholics do not worship the pope but see him as a man who can make decisions on how they can have a better relationship with God.
What changes King Henry VIII make?
he destroyed all of the monasteries and made himself head of the church instead of the pope.
Who governs the church other than the pope?
The cardinals and bishops work together to govern the Church but the Pope is the ultimate person to make decisions.
Who governs the church until a new pope is elected?
Cardinals of the Roman Curia make the day to day decisions to keep the Church running smoothly. However, they will make no major decisions. Those will be left to the new pope to make. The camarlengo takes care of the day to day running of the Church in the absence of a pope.
How much does the pope make when he retires?
He makes the same as when he was pope - nothing. However, his needs are taken care of by the Church.
What importance does the pope have in catholicsm?
---- The Pope, in tradition, supposedly has jurisdiction over the entire Christian Church, Faith, and beliefs. The Pope is the head of the Roman Catholic Church, and even the whole Christian Faith (Catholicism, Protestantism/Reformation, Anglican, Baptist, etc.) The Pope also has authority with Ex-Cathedra (Latin, from the chair). During the time of Ex-Cathedra, in which the Pope is believed to be in unity with the Holy Spirit (and infallible), he is able to execute and make official new beliefs and dogma. ---- (WordAmongWords)
When the pope steps down who is the interim leader of the Catholic Church?
The camarlengo assumes leadership in the absence of a pope. He has no power to make any changes to the Church and his primary responsibilities would be to arrange for the funeral of the previous pope and set up the conclave to elect a new pope.
Who is the head of protestant church?
I Corinthians in the Bible (I think its in chapter 12) tells us that Christ is the head and we as Christians make up the rest of the body. I may be a small toe nail but I have an important role. I Corinthians in the Bible (I think its in chapter 12) tells us that Christ is the head and we as Christians make up the rest of the body. I may be a small toe nail but I have an important role.
Did Elizabeth I make any significant changes?
Elizabeth I established an English Protestant church of which she was the head. This evolved into the Church of England. The Elizabethan age is remembered as a golden era of English culture Ð this is the time of William Shakespeare. Also during her reign, the English defeated the widely feared Spanish Armada.
Why did Henry want to make a new church?
So he could divorse his wife and marry again Henry wanted to divorce his wife who was unable to bare him a son. The Pope would not allow the divorce. Henry started his own church, the Church of England and thus became the head of state and of the church he divorced catherine of aragon.
Why was Pope John XXIII called a transitional pope?
Because he was very old when he was elected, and not expected to make any major changes in the Church.
