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Which book was the first work of fiction to be blessed by the Pope?
The first work of fiction to be blessed by the Pope was "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" by Lew Wallace. It was blessed by Pope Leo XIII in 1890.
Who was the first pope to be called blessed?
peter the apostle
When was Pope Joan - novel - created?
Pope Joan - novel - was created in 1996.
What number pope was Pope Pius XII?
Blessed Pope Pius IX (the 9th) was number 256 in the list of Popes! He was Pope from 1846-1878, and now has the title "Blessed".
What is Blessed Imelda Lambertini a patron of?
She is the patron saint of first communicants as per Pope Saint Pius X.
Who did Pope John Paul II name blessed in 2003?
Mother Teresa of Calcutta The Pope called the patients at the Nirmal Hriday Ashram, home for the dying, in Calcutta blessed when he recalled his first visit there and his meeting with Mother Teresa at her beatification.
How old was Blessed Pope Pius IX at death?
Blessed Pope Pius IX died on February 7, 1878 at the age of 85.
Who was the first saint from California?
Blessed Junipero Serra who lived and died in California will be canonized by Pope Francis in 2015. He will be the first saint from that state.
What was Final Jeopardy for May 21 2010?
The category was From Novel to Film The clue was "First published in 1880 & made into a film in 1907, 1925 & 1959, it was the first work of fiction blessed by a pope" The answer was What was Ben-Hur. A link to the Jeopardy site that has a record of this game has been added under related links
Who is the chief shepherd of the Catholic Church?
The Pope, Bishop of Rome, currently HH Pope Benedict XVI.Roman Catholic AnswerThe chief shepherd of the Catholic Church is Our Blessed Lord, who founded it upon His Death. He appointed the first Vicar of the Catholic Church, Peter. Peter's successor is the Pope in Rome, but the chief shepherd remains Our Blessed Lord.
Who was pope in 1647?
Pope Blessed Innocent XI (16 May 1611 - 12 August 1689).
Why is there just one pope?
The Pope is Our Blessed Lord's Vicar on earth, He first appointed St. Peter as head of His Church (see St. Matthew Gospel, 16:17-19). The Pope, and his successors are the visible sign of Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ's, unity and headship of His Church. Like the Prime Minister on which Our Blessed Lord based it (see Isaiah 22:15-25) there is only one at any one time.
