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This disgrace to the Throne of Peter was made pope through his father, Alberic III, Count of Tusculum, who obtained/bought the position for him.
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When was Pope Benedict IX born?
Pope Benedict IX was born in 1012.
When was Pope Benedict XVI appointed?
Pope Benedict was elected and not appointed. He became pope on April 19th 2005.
Who excommunicated the bishop of constantinople in 1054?
Pope Benedict IX
How many popes have been excommunicated?
The vile, evil Pope Benedict IX was deposed and excommunicated by Pope Damasus II who was elected to succeed Benedict IX.
Who appointed Pope Benedict as a cardinal?
Pope Paul VI named him a cardinal in 1977.
Is it true that Pope Benedict is in hell?
If you are referring to Pope Benedict IX, only God can answer that question. However, as a pope, he was a disgrace to the Chair of St. Peter and may very well be in hell.
What are some major accomplishments of Pope Benedict IX?
Another answer from our community:Pope Benedict IX practised and endorsed paedophilia within the Catholic priesthood. Prior to Benedict IX, it was considered wrong for priests to abuse little boys.
Which Archbishopric was Pope Benedict XVI appointed to in 1977?
He was appointed Archbishop of Munich and Freising in 1977 by Pope Paul VI, and created a Cardinal that same year.
When did Pope Benedict resign from office?
Pope Benedict IX resigned in 1045.Pope Benedict XVI announced on February 11, 2013,that he would resign. His term of office ended onFebruary 28, 2013.
Who was the last German pope before Pope Benedict XVI?
actually thought it was Stephen IX, who ruled after Victor II, to 1058.Clarification:Stephen IX was from the Duchy of Lorraine which corresponds to the Lorraine region of northeastern France, not Germany.
Who is the pope is the successor to?
They recognize that all of the popes are sucessors of St. Peter the first pope who was appointed by Christ.The new pope suceed the old one (eg. Our Pope Benedict suceeds Pope John Paul)
Which pope was elected three separate times?
Pope Benedict IX was pope three times and was, perhaps, the most vile and disgusting individual to ever fill the shoes of Saint Peter.
