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St. Peter was not born in Europe. He was born in the Middle East - Israel (aka Palestine). Pope St. Evaristus, the 5th pope, was from Bethlehem, not Europe. Pope St, Anicetus, the 11th popes, was a Syrian, not a European. While the majority of popes have been from Europe (especially Italy) there were a number of popes from the Middle East and even Africa.
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What is the significance of the election of Pope Francis?
Pope Francis is the first jesuit to be elected as pope, the first pope from the America's and the first pope in many centuries who is not from Europe.
Is Pope Francis the first pope from outside of Europe?
No, he is not the first but he is the first in over 1000 years. He is, however, the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit to be elected pope.
Where was Saint Gregory III born?
Pope Saint Gregory was born in Syria and was last pope born outside Europe until the ascension of Pope Francis.
Why is Pope Francis called the 'pope of firsts'?
Pope Francis is the first member of the Jesuit order to be elected as pope, the first pope from the Western Hemisphere, the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere and the first pope from the Americas.
Did the Pope exist before Christ was born?
No. The first pope was the disciple Peter.
How does Pope Urban II address the infighting that was common in Europe?
He launched the First Crusade.
What is the name of the pope in Europe?
The current pope (2013) is Pope Francis.
What is the first and last name of the pope?
Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
What is the pope's first name?
The current pope is Pope Francis and his birth name was Jorge.
Who ruled Europe in 1347?
Europe's primary ruler at that time would've been the pope (Pope Clement VI).
What was pope benedick first name before he became a pope?
He was born Josef Alois Ratzinger.
Is Pope Francis the first Spanish pope?
The native language of Pope Francis is Spanish but he is not from Spain. He was born and raised in Argentina.
