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The Borgia family from Spain produced three popes:
- Pope Calixtus III (born Alfons de Borja; 1378–1458) – served as pope from 8 April 1455 until his death on 6 August 1458
- Pope Alexander VI (born Rodrigo Lanzol Borgia; 1431–1503) – served as pope from 11 August 1492 until his death on 18 August 1503; his maternal uncle was Pope Calixtus III
- Pope Innocent X (born Giovanni Battista Pamphilj (or Pamphili); 1574–1655) – served as pope from 15 September 1644 until his death on 7 January 1655; he was the great-great-great-grandson of Pope Alexander VI, but his surname was not Borgia.
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∙ 8y agoFamilies do not choose or pick the Pope. He is chosen by the cardinals.
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Noble family name in medieval Italy shared by two Popes?
The Medici family produced four popes.
What did The papal schism of 1378 produced two of?
popes
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.
Is the Borgia's a real account of the Pope?
.Catholic AnswerI don't know which "account" you are referring to. The Borgia family produced two popes during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Which two countries have provided the most popes?
Italy and France have provided the most popes.
What famous Italian family produced two Popes Pope Leo X and Pope Clement VII what were their names before they took those papal names?
They belonged to the Medici family. Leo's name was Giovanni, Clement's was Giulio.
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.
Were any of Pope Benedict XVI's family popes?
No, none of his family members have been pope.
Did Pope Clement have a family?
Since most popes are quite elderly, most do not have surviving family members. Some may still have surviving siblings, however, as does Pope Francis who (as of 2015) has a surviving brother. of course, no pope has a wife or children.
Why are most popes gay?
Most popes are not homosexual.AnswerMost sexually active popes have been heterosexual, with relatively few popes known for certain to have been non-celibate homosexual or bisexual people. However it is claimed that a few more have been celibate but of homosexual orientation.
What the difference between popes and kings?
Popes are the head of the Catholic Church and chosen by the church. Kings are people who inherit the crown through family members.
What names have been shared by most popes?
The most common name used by popes is John. There have been 23 popes named John. That is followed by Gregory with 16. Benedict has been used by 15 popes. There was no legitimate Pope Benedict X. He as an anti pope.
