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The current (2011) pope is Pope Benedict XVI.
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What is the name of the Popes house?
the popes live in the papal apartments in the apostic palace in vatican city
What is the popes crown called?
The Papal Crown or Papal Triple Tiara
What is the most popular pope's name?
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.
What did The papal schism of 1378 produced two of?
popes
What is a Popes Edict Called?
Generally referred to as a Papal Bull
What is the reason to kiss the popes papal ring?
To show respect for the Papacy.
What was papal supremacy in the middle ages?
Papal supremacy the claim of medieval popes that they held authority over all secular, nonreligious rulers
How did the papal dispute weaken the Catholic Church?
The two rival popes claimed authority.
Where did the two rival popes live during the Papal Schism of the Catholic Church?
rome
How many popes have preceded the present Pope Benedict?
Pope Benedict XVI is recognized as the 265th pope in the history of the Church. Therefore, 264 popes have preceded him in the papal office.
What lead to the growth of papal power in Europe?
This was as a result of: Popes became involved in governing, ruled territories, raised armies, retained power to name bishops, and could excommunicate kings.
What are the Papal States?
The Papal States were territories in central Italy that the Catholic Church had control over. The control of this land kept the popes involved in political matters, which was often at the expense of their spiritual obligations.
