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∙ 9y agoThere have been 8 popes from Germany:
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Boniface II
Pope Clement II
Pope Damasus II
Pope Gregory V
Pope Leo IX
Pope Stephen IX
Pope Victor II
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∙ 8y agoThe following popes were from Germany:Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Boniface II
Pope Clement II
Pope Damasus II
Pope Gregory V
Pope Leo IX
Pope Stephen IX
Pope Victor II
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What obstacles did German emperors face in Italy?
They had to face the popes and the wealthy people of italy
What obstacles did the German emperors face in italy?
They had to face the popes and the wealthy people of italy
How did conflicts between popes and emperors affect the Holy Roman Empire?
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.
How did conflict between popes and emperors affect Italy?
they affected Italy by - ambitious German emperors sought out to master Italy. as they did , they came into conflicts with popes and the with wealthy towns of northern Italy - which then revolved into raging battles between them.
Why was the issue of lay investiture considered so important by German leaders and popes?
The issue lay investiture was considered so important by both German emperors and popes because Henry IV believed that he had the right to appoint bishops of the German church but Pope Gregory VII angrily opposed lay investiture and responded to the emperor's attempt to name bishops by excommunicating Henry IV.
Why was the issue of lay investiture considered so important by both German emperors and popes?
The issue of lay investiture was considered so important by both German emperors and popes because Henry IV believed that he had the right to appoint bishops of the German church but Pope Gregory VII angrily opposed lay investiture and responded to the emperor's attempt to name bishops by excommunicating Henry IV.
What do the popes do to elect a new pope?
Popes do not elect popes. Popes are elected by the cardinal electors.
Why was the power of German limited?
because popes started to press their claim to supremacy. In made the the french and English stronger ! have a happy day . . . not !
What is the name of the current German pope?
There is only one pope and he rules the Church from the Vatican. In 2014 that pope is Pope Francis. Individual countries do not have popes. The pope before him was Pope Benedict XVI who was German.
Why was the power of German emperors limited?
because popes started to press their claim to supremacy. In made the the french and English stronger ! have a happy day . . . not !
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.
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.
