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Q: What were the Popes two responsibilities as leader of the Christian Church?
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What religion were the first 15 popes?

Catholic, as all the Popes are. The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church.


How do you compare popes in paganism?

there were no popes in the pagan world, you imbecile; the popes were vicars of the roman catholic (ie. Christian) church.


What is Christian leader?

Popes, Patriarchs, & Bishops.


What is the popes group of advisors called?

The curia is the Pope's group of advisers. The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church.


Was the pope the head of the Church during Saxon times?

Yes, the popes have been the head of the Church since AD33 when Saint Peter became the first leader of the Church.


Are there other popes?

There is only one pope at a time and there have been 266 popes over the years in the Catholic Church. However, there are also a few Orthodox sects that call their leader a pope.


How often do the three popes of gods church meet?

We know of no church with three popes. No such animal.


What was the period from 1378 to 1417 during which the Western Christian church had two popes one in Rome and one in Avignon?

Western Schism


What group of people came to be called popes?

The leaders of the Catholic (Christian) Church dating back to Pope Peter, being the first Pope.


Are there popes that are not named?

No, the Church has had 266 popes (as of 2013) and all have had names.


Were any of the 265 popes in the Catholic Church bad?

Yes, there have been several popes in the past who were an embarrassment to the Church.


What do you call the leader of the Catholic Church today?

The leader of the Catholic Church is called the Pope. The Pope is traditionally the bishop of Rome, however during the Middle Ages some Popes ruled the Church from France.