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The apostolic Church is the Catholic Church which Our Blessed Lord founded on the apostle Peter, and his successors. Pope Benedict is the current holder in direct succession to the office.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoPope Benedict is now retired and no longer has any governing position in the Church. He remains, however, as a successor to Saint Peter as the 265th pope.
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Why is Pope Benedict XVI a hero?
Pope Benedict gives up the power of being a to save the Catholic church to continue the goodwill of the Catholic churc. Pope Benedict is not St Peter, he is a servant of Jesus Christ. The Pope needs to make sure that goodwill of the Catholic church must continue by passing on the torch to the next one
What chronological order of succession did Pope Benedict XVI become pope of the Catholic Church?
Benedict XVI was the 265th pope of the Catholic Church.
Where did Pope Benedict XV die?
Benedict XV died on January 22, 1922, in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican.
Was Pope Benedict the 265th leader of the Catholic church?
Yes, Pope Benedict XVI is listed as the 265th pope.
What is the nature of the relationship between Pope Benedict XVI and the bishop of the Catholic church?
Pope Benedict XVI is a Bishop of the Catholic Church.
Who is the pope in 2009?
Jesus Christ was leader of the Church in 2009 through his vicar on earth Pope Benedict XVI.
Who chose Pope Benedict XV to become pope?
The cardinals of the Church chose Benedict in a conclave held in the Sistine Chapel.
What are Pope Benedict XVI's responsibilities?
As Benedict is now retired, he has no responsibilities in the governance of the Church.
What role does Pope Benedict play?
The 'job' of the pope is to be the spiritual leader and Vicar of Christ for the Catholic Church. Pope Benedict XVI is now retired and spends his days praying, reading and writing. As Pope Emeritus, he has no official role in the governance of the Church.
Did Pope Benedict XVI own a church?
Neither a pope, cardinal, bishop or priest owns a Church. They are the property of the Catholic Church.
What is the responsibility of the Pope Benedict in the Church?
Pope Benedict XVI, who renounced the Chair of Peter at the end of February 2013, has no responsibilities for Rome.
Who is Top of the Catholic church?
Pope Benedict XVI is the head of the Catholic Church
