Catholic tradition states that St. Peter was taken prisoner by the Roman Emperor Nero and condemned to be crucified. He was crucified upside down at his own request because he did not feel worthy to die in the same manner as Our Lord.
The fourth crusade was launched in 1201 by Pope Eugenisus III
A Catholic pope - Pope John Paul II - visited England in 1982.
The fourth crusade was launched in 1201 by Pope Eugenisus III
Pope Francis is the first member of the Jesuit order to be elected as pope, the first pope from the Western Hemisphere, the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere and the first pope from the Americas.
Pope Pius III was the predecessor of Pope Julius II.
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.
No, he is not the first but he is the first in over 1000 years. He is, however, the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit to be elected pope.
The Crusades happened in the high and late middle ages. The pope declared the first crusade in the year 1095.
No, Pope Saint Peter was the first pope.
Pope Joan is pure fiction. It never happened. The story first appeared in 13th-century chronicles, and was subsequently spread and embellished throughout Europe. It was widely believed for centuries, though most modern historians consider it fictitious.
Benedicto XVI, was the first pope to resign in 600 years, so yes they can resign. You should watch or read more news because this just happened today.
Pope Clement V was the first Avignon pope.