The vast majority of popes have been Italian. As of February of 2013 there have been only 18 popes from other countries.
There have been 17 popes from France, the second behind Italian popes.
196 popes have come from Italy.
Kings are the ruler of that country. Popes are the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Italy and France have provided the most popes.
. Popes are elevated from the College of Cardinals. .
What were Pope Gregory VII and Emperor Henry IV in disagreement about
there has never been a pope born in America if that is the country you are refering to.
Most popes are not homosexual.AnswerMost sexually active popes have been heterosexual, with relatively few popes known for certain to have been non-celibate homosexual or bisexual people. However it is claimed that a few more have been celibate but of homosexual orientation.
He would place a country or kingdom under interdict.
The most common name used by popes is John. There have been 23 popes named John. That is followed by Gregory with 16. Benedict has been used by 15 popes. There was no legitimate Pope Benedict X. He as an anti pope.
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There have been 23 popes named John, the most popular name by far.The most popular name historically chosen by the popes is John. No less than 23 popes have taken the papal office under this name.