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The pope can be chosen from anywhere in the world. All recent popes have been from Europe but at least 4 popes have been from Africa and do not forget Peter. He was from the Middle East. Pope Francis of Argentina was elected pope in 2013 which is far removed from Europe.
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What is the name of the pope in Europe?
The current pope (2013) is Pope Francis.
Who ruled Europe in 1347?
Europe's primary ruler at that time would've been the pope (Pope Clement VI).
Who controlled the Roman Catholic Church in Europe?
Your question is too vague to really answer. However, the pope has always controlled the Catholic Church.
How did Napoleon symbolically reduce the power of the pope in Europe?
pope was cool
Which Vatican City in Europe does the pope live in?
There is only one Vatican city in Europe so the pope can only live there.
What is the significance of the election of Pope Francis?
Pope Francis is the first jesuit to be elected as pope, the first pope from the America's and the first pope in many centuries who is not from Europe.
Who was the wealthiest Catholic in European?
The wealthiest Catholic in Europe is and has always been the Pope. He resides over all the properties and wealth of the Roman Catholic Church.
What religious existed in Europe but not in japan?
The pope
Was the new pope always known?
No, who the new Pope will be is always unknown until his election by the cardinals.
Who it the first pope that wasn't born in Europe?
St. Peter was not born in Europe. He was born in the Middle East - Israel (aka Palestine). Pope St. Evaristus, the 5th pope, was from Bethlehem, not Europe. Pope St, Anicetus, the 11th popes, was a Syrian, not a European. While the majority of popes have been from Europe (especially Italy) there were a number of popes from the Middle East and even Africa.
Why did the pope become a Christian?
The pope has always been a Christian.
Why is the pope always named John Paul?
The Pope is not always named John Paul, there are only two.
