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Who was the first pope to live in Saint Peter's Basilica?
That hasn't happened yet, St. Peter's Basilica is a large Church but there are no facilities for someone to actually live there.
What is the Catholic Church of the pope?
The church of the Pope as bishop of Rome is the Basilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome. The church of the Pope as Pope is Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.
Does a pope have to say Mass in a basilica before it can be called a basilica?
No, it is not a requirement.
Who is the pope in the Vatican in Saint Peter's Basilica?
In 2014 the current pope is Pope Francis.
What chapel of Rome where the pope resides?
The pope does not live in a chapel, but lives in the Apostolic Palace. The Sistine Chapel lies between the Apostolic Palace and St. Peter's Basilica.
Does the pope live in the center of Vatican City?
The normal residence of the pope is in the Papal Apartments of the Apostolic Palace. However, Pope Francis has chosen to live in a much smaller apartment in the Casa Santa Marta which is also near to Saint Peter's Basilica.
What has Pope Benedict got to do with Saint Peter's Basilica?
Benedict is now retired and has nothing to do with the Basilica.
What are the effects of the Saint Peter's Basilica being in Vatican City?
The Basilica of Saint Peter is a monument to the first pope - Saint Peter - who is buried under the basilica. It is used for special occasions - the canonization of saints, the funerals of popes, Christmas Midnight Mass, etc. It is not the church of the Pope. The Church of the Pope as the bishop of Rome is the Basilica of Sant John Lateran in Rome.
What is the pope's main church building in his town?
As pope, his church is St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican but as Bishop of Rome, his church is the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, Italy.
Is Pope Francis in charge of a church?
Yes, he is the leader of the Catholic Church. As bishop of Rome his church is the Basilica of Saint John Lateran. As Pope, his church is Saint Peter's Basilica.
When was the San Marco basilica in Rome first built?
San Marco is a minor basilica in Rome that was first built in 336 by Pope Mark. It was later restored in 792 by Pope Adrian I and rebuilt by Pope Gregory IV in 833.
Is Saint Peter's Basilica still used today?
St. Peter's Basilica used for Mass like any Catholic church. Of course it is most well-known for for the papal liturgies which take place there. It should be noted however, that St. Peters is NOT a cathedral.
