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Pope Joan is pure fiction. It never happened. The story first appeared in 13th-century chronicles, and was subsequently spread and embellished throughout Europe. It was widely believed for centuries, though most modern historians consider it fictitious.
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∙ 11y agoYes, Pope Joan is the only female to reign. This was first thought to be a legend, but word spread through Europe that she reigned during the Middle Ages.
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∙ 13y agoThere has never been a female pope. Pope Joan is no more than a legend, a tale, that never happened.
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How many other women popes were there after Pope Joan?
There was never a female pope named Joan. It is a myth. There has never been a female pope.
Has there ever been a female disguising as a Pope?
Roman Catholic AnswerNo, there has never been a female disguised as a Pope.
Should there be a female pope?
No there should not be a female pope. All recent popes have made it very clear that the clergy, including the office of the pope, will never be open to females.
Was there ever a Pope Joanna?
No, despite the legends, there has never been a female pope.
In what anime has a female pope in it?
I've never heard of an anime show with a female pope, but I do know that the anime movie , Naruto Shippuden 1, has a female pope in it. If you want to watch it go to www.anime-movie-site.com. Hope this helps!!!!!!!!
What is the feminine of pope or has there ever been one?
The pope has always been a male, so there is no gender specific noun for a female pope. There is a legend of a "Pope Joan" holding office during the middle ages. The legend uses the noun "pope".
Who was the only Franciscan Pope?
As far as i know, the only Franciscan Pope was Pope Nicholas.
Is the current pope a woman?
No. There has never been a confirmed female pope in either the Catholic or Coptic Churches.
Who was the only pope born in England?
Pope Adrian IV, aka Nicholas Breakspear, is the only pope from England.
Was Pope Adrian the only British-born pope?
Nicholas Breakspear, born in England, became Pope Adrian IV, the only pope from that country.
Can only the Pope create Cardinals?
yes, only the pope can appoint a cardinal.
What movie said pope joan was a female?
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