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The vast majority of popes have been Italian. As of February of 2013 there have been only 18 popes from other countries.
Italy and France have provided the most popes.
There have been 17 popes from France, the second behind Italian popes.
Most of the monarchs in the ancient world had been overthrown by 750 b.C.
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.
It affected the holy roman empire by German emperors tried to control the church officials, nobles and popes. In which revolved into conflicts when it was time to select certain church official, and monarchs.
the church was not happy that the kings, such as otto,had control over clergy and their offices.
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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I certainly disagree. Succession is the passage of power from one monarch to another. Monarchs can easily pass rulership to their children without struggle, so it is certainly possible to have succession without jihad.
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.
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