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Pope John Paul II began his papacy on October 16,1978.
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Meaning to the city and the world what is the latin phrase used for the special blessings given by the pope?
The term Urbi et Orbi means "for the city and for the world". This papal document is addressed not only to the City of Rome but to the entire Catholic world. Pope John Paul II's and Pope Benedict XVI's Urbi et Orbi messages can be found by clicking on the related links.
Did Pope John Paul II perform any miracles?
Somewhat oddly- when considered for sainthood- the Church only honors Posthumous miracles- after the death of the candidate. a minimum of three are required to secure the canonization process. If a person is designated a saint they are canonized- the term comes from Canon law- canon meaning rule. Much hangs on faith.AnswerOne miracle was required for Pope John Paul's beatification, as the first step to canonisation. Pope Benedict waived the customary five year waiting period and allowed the investigation into John Paul's life and virtues to begin immediately.The sole miracle was the cure of a young French nun from Parkinson's disease, which had initially seemed like the perfect case for a miracle as the Vatican fast-tracked John Paul's beatification. The nun, who suffered from the same disease that ravaged John Paul for years, had prayed to him for relief and one morning two months after John Paul died, woke up completely, inexplicably cured. This has been criticised as not a proven cure:Parkinson's disease takes years and could return;only an autopsy can prove whether Sister Marie Simon-Pierre really suffered from Parkinson's or from another neurological disease which has similar symptoms as Parkinson's but which can be cured. It is also reported that Sister Marie Simon-Pierre subsequently had a relapse.On the evidence, it appears that no posthumous miracle can really be attributed to Pope John Paul II. Nevertheless his beatification will stand and, with the requirement now reduced from three to two miracles for canonisation, only one further miracle need be recognised by the Church for John Paul's canonisation as a saint. Time being of the essence, Pope Francis decided to proceed with the canonisation of John Paul II in April 2014, without any further miracle.
What is the period of a pope's term in office is called?
The period of a pope's term in office is called a papacy. There is no fixed term length, as a pope serves for life unless he resigns or is otherwise unable to fulfill his duties. The papacy continues until the death or resignation of the pope, after which a new pope is elected.
What is the term or period of a person who can be a pope of the Catholic Church for a maximum period?
There are no term limits. Once elected as pope he is pope for life unless he should resign.
What is the name of the event in which the pope resigns?
Abdication is the term that describes the resignation of a pope or bishop. In the case of Pope Benedict XVI, however, the Church prefers the term 'resignation.'
Does the pope have a cat?
The pope had a cat at the beginning of his term. It's name was Chico.
What is a black pope?
A black pope is a derogatory term for the Superior General of the society of Jesus.
Who was the youngest-ever pope?
The birth dates and even years of early Popes are frequently not available. In modern times, Popes have generally been elected at older ages. Today a man of 65 years is generally considered too young to be Pope. The youngest Pope was probably either + Pope Benedict IX who became Pope at an unknown age between 11 and 20 + Pope John XII who was 18 at the beginning of his papacy
What is a government by a pope position rank or authority of a pope?
Papacy is the correct answer.
Which term originally referred to a German prince who was not loyal to the pope?
A group of German princes were protestant. The term Protestant originally referred to these German prince who were not loyal to the Pope.
What is it called when there is more than one pope?
Dual Papacy is the term for the presence of more than one pope simultaneously.
Who is the pope for the Orthodox Church?
Only the Roman Catholic Church and the Coptic Orthodox Church use the term 'pope' for their leaders. Other Orthodox Churches, including the Greek Orthodox, use the term Patriarch.The present Coptic pope is Pope Tawadros II.
