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No. he was originally Cardinal Razinger and is German. His predecessor, Pope John Paul II was Polish.
What else can I help you with?
What pope sent St. Patrick to Ireland to convert Irish to Christianity?
Pope Celestine
Has there been any Irish popes?
No, there have been no Irish popes and only one pope from England.
Was there an Irish pope?
no, but st.Kilian came close. He was offered the papacy but declined
Which pope sent St. Patrick to Ireland to convert the Irish people to Christianity?
Pope Celestine sent St. Patrick to Ireland.
Who was the Irish pope in the 11th century with visions of the future popes and the end of the world?
You may be referring to St. Malachy but he was a monk and not a pope.
What Kildare town hosted a British monarch and the Pope on their Irish visits?
Maynooth.
Which pope sent Patrick to Ireland to convert Irish people to Christianity?
Pope Saint Celestine I consecrated Maewyn Succat as a bishop, changed his name to Patricius (Patrick) and sent him to Ireland as a missionary.
What Irish singer tore up a picture of the pope on live television?
brian wolff, perhaps,but, so did Sinead O'Conner.
What has the author Robert J Klaus written?
Robert J. Klaus has written: 'The Pope, the Protestants, and the Irish' -- subject(s): Anti-Catholicism, Catholic Church, Catholics, Church history, History, Irish, Protestant churches
Who is Palladius?
Upon the death of Palladius, whom Pope Celestine had sent to the Irish as their first bishop in 431, St. Patrick was appointed his successor.
Where did pretzels get there shape?
it is said that the shape was made by a irish monk for the pope to symbolise the celtic knot.that is what i was told at least.there are many different stories.hope this helped.
What are the key differences between Irish Catholic and Roman Catholic beliefs and practices?
Irish Catholicism and Roman Catholicism share the same core beliefs and practices, but there are some differences in emphasis and cultural traditions. Irish Catholicism often places a strong emphasis on saints, pilgrimage sites, and local customs, while Roman Catholicism tends to focus more on the teachings of the Vatican and the Pope. Additionally, Irish Catholicism has historically been more intertwined with Irish national identity and politics.
