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∙ 9y agoPope Gregory III of Syria (731 - 741) was the last non-European pope until Pope Francis was elected.
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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.
Who was the last non-European pope before Francis?
The last time someone from outside Europe led the Roman Catholic Church was the year 741, when Pope Gregory III, born in Syria, ended his 10-year reign.
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.
Who it the first pope that wasn't born in Europe?
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.
Has there been a pope that was not a cardinal?
There have been a number of popes who were not cardinals. Pope Urban VI, pope from 1378 to 1389, was the last Pope to be elected from outside the College of Cardinals.
What is the first and last name of the pope?
Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
Does a cardinal have to be a priest?
One does not have to be a cardinal to be elected pope. However, it is now rare for that to happen. Pope Urban VI, born Bartolomeo Prignano, was Pope from 8 April 1378 to his death in 1389. He was the last Pope to be elected from outside the College of Cardinals.
Where and when was Pope Paul XXII born?
There has never been a Pope Paul XXII. Pope Paul VI was the last pope named Paul and he died in 1978.
What is the name of the pope in Europe?
The current pope (2013) is Pope Francis.
Who was the last pope to retire?
Tthe last Pope that retired was Pope Gregory Xll in 1415.
When was The Last Pope created?
The Last Pope was created in 2006.
Who ruled Europe in 1347?
Europe's primary ruler at that time would've been the pope (Pope Clement VI).
