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Were there evil popes?
yes, unfortunately there were some popes who were morally corrupt. but not in matters of faith and doctrine.Yes, definitely. As an example, do some reading on "Inquisition", which was carried out by the Catholic Church, under several popes.
What were the Popes two responsibilities as leader of the Christian Church?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Holy Father has many responsibilities, but only one overall: to be Christ's Vicar on earth; and visible head of the Church.
Did Popes fight in the Middle Ages?
Yes, they had many differences on matters of authority and doctrine. Some Popes were even excommunicated by Church Synods (or Councils) and other rival Popes were elected in their place, called Ante-Popes.
How did some of the popes die?
Old age
Why can't there be an official list of popes' names?
There are lists of the popes available. However, there is some confusion with some of the earliest popes and their positions on the list. No official record of their papacies remain and historians can only make an educated guess as to what sequence is correct.
What do the popes do to elect a new pope?
Popes do not elect popes. Popes are elected by the cardinal electors.
Why are some popes 'blessed' and some are not?
The Church has had some very bad and evil men as popes in the Church's long history. Other have been good men but did nothing deserving of sainthood. Others led saintly lives and were canonized.
Which popes have been canonized?
There have been about 80 popes who are considered as saints. Some of these were declared saints in the early Church before the canonization process existed. Others are in various stages of canonization. See the complete list of popes and you will find all the popes who are saints, canonized saints and candidates for sainthood.
What country have most of the Popes come from?
The vast majority of popes have been Italian. As of February of 2013 there have been only 18 popes from other countries.
Who are some Popes from 500AD through 1300AD?
Your question goes beyond the scope of this service. For a complete list of all popes as well as their biographies click here.
What is the second country to contribute the most popes to the Vatican?
There have been 17 popes from France, the second behind Italian popes.
Who held more power popes or kings?
the popes had more power over the kings
