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Should the pope be allowed to appoint French bishops?
The pope appoints all bishops so as to prevent governments from interfering with Church matters. China, however, does not allow the pope to choose bishops and they are selected by the government. The Catholic Church has little freedom in China.
What was the controversy between Henry IV and the pope?
Henry, as the king, thought that he should appoint bishops in his kingdom. The pope felt that only the pope could appoint bishops. It is known as the investiture controversy.
What do you call the bishops that elect the pope?
Bishops that elect the pope are called cardinals.
Why do they elect popes?
They elect a pope to lead the cathlic and christian community. They choose the bishops and arch bishops too. The pope also helps them through there journey closer to god and helps them live their life cleansed from sin and how jesus would want.
Do the bishops work for the pope?
Bishops work for their dioceses but are under the guidance and leadership of the pope. There are bishops in Rome who are assigned various offices in the Vatican as part of the curia who may work directly for the pope. Many of these are cardinals.
How did the power of popes and kings differ during medievil times?
The pope thought they should choose the bishops since they had the power of God, while the king thought that kings should choose the bishop since God had chosen the king and thought the popes had too much power.
Who are bishops that elect the pope?
Cardinals elect Popes, but they are not necessarily bishops.
Who serves as advisers to the pope and as a governing body for the Church?
All the bishops act as advisers to the pope. The pope in conjunction witht the bishops is known as the Magisterium of the Church.
Who do Bishops owe allegiance to?
the pope
What are the immediate lower-level authorities of the Church after the pope called?
The chain of authority goes thusly: Jesus Christ Pope Bishops Priests Deacons Bishops that are head of an Archdiocese are known as Archbishops, Bishops that have been chosen as electors of the new Pope are Cardinals, but they all remain bishops.
Who are the successors to the bishop?
The Pope is the lead head Bishop and he appoints successors to assist him who are ordained bishops. Successors to the bishops are usually recommended by archdiocese bishops and he submits their names to the Pope for approval.
What is another name for the pope and bishops?
another name for a pope is the bishop of rome:]
