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There have been at least 3 popes from Africa and several popes from Asia, including Saint Peter. Pope Francis is the first pope from the Americas. However, the vast majority have been European. For additional information on the countries of origin of the popes click here.
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Were there ever non - European popes?
Yes, there have been several non-European popes. Technically, the first pope was from Palestine. There have been a few from Syria as well. The current pope is the first non-European pope in 1300 years or so.
Who sent the European Christians to the middle east for the crusades?
Crusades were decreed by Popes.
How many popes named Kenneth?
There have been no popes named Kenneth.
How many popes have the name Jude?
There have been no popes named Jude.
How many popes were from Italy?
217 popes have been born in Italy.
How many popes have come from Italy?
196 popes have come from Italy.
Do popes go to Heaven?
I am sure there are many popes in Heaven but am equally sure that there are a number of popes burning in hell.
How many popes named Urban?
There have been 8 popes called Urban.
How many popes came before Anastasius I?
There were 38 popes before Anastasius I.
How many popes named Sixtus?
There have been 6 popes named Sixtus.
How many popes named Leo?
There have been 13 popes named Leo.
Why does the Roman Popes have so many false popes when the Coptic popes have none?
Roman Catholic Popes are descended from Peter, how can they be false? Please be more clear in your question and what you are referring to.
