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Why does the pope head of the Catholic Church have to be over 65 years old?
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There are no age restrictions to be pope. In earlier years the Church has had a pope as young as 20 (some say 12).
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Who was the head of Catholic Church?
Roman Catholic AnswerJesus Christ was - and is - head of the Catholic Church. He send His Holy Spirit to be with it and guide it until the end of the world and he appointed Peter as His first Vicar to rule over it as His representative on earth.
What did Henry the Eight do to become in charge of the Roman Catholic Church and then how did he get an divorce?
Henry VIII did not take over the Catholic Church. He split from it and made himself the head of this new Church of England. As he was now the head of his church, he granted himself a divorce.
Is Pope Benedict head of the Catholic Church?
Pope Benedict is head of the Catholic Church. However he is also head of all of the other Rites/Churches which are in Union with Rome (The Uniates). So he is head of the following "Churches": Armenian Catholic Church Byzantine Catholic Church Chaldean Catholic Church (East Syrian) Coptic Catholic Church Ethiopian Catholic Church Maronite Church Melkite Catholic Church Roman Catholic Church Romanian Catholic Church Russian Catholic Church Ruthenian Catholic Church Syro-Malabar Catholic Church Ukrania Catholic Church West Syrian Catholic Church Each of these have different "Rites" or ceremonies which are carried out. And they are all under their own separate patriarch(s). The pope is both head and patriarch of the Roman Catholic Church or the Western Rite. For a list of "Who's Who" and who isn't in union with Rome etc read this: http://www.archdiocesesantafe.org/Offices/Ecumenical/ChurchList.pdf
The popes role in the Catholic religion?
The pope is the head of the church who lives in the Vatican and presides over the religious festivals.
What is the difference between romaan Catholic and Catholic?
Well, "catholic" spelled with a lower-case "c", is a word meaning, "all-inclusive". It is not necessarily a religious word, at all. Roman Catholic is a Christian religion, and the word, "Catholic" is a religious word meaning, "all-inclusive" or "available to all". There are 2 Catholic churches. The church in Roman-held areas was a rival to the church in areas of what is now Turkey. The head of that church was in Byzantium. Eventually, the 2 church group broke apart, one being called the Roman Catholic church, and the other being called the Byzantine Catholic church. The Byzantine Catholic church is today better know as the Greek Orthodox church and Russian Orthodox church. Thus church follows the old, old practices that the Roman Catholic church has abandoned or altered over the years.
Who is excepted to fast in the Catholic Church?
The people expected to fast in the Catholic Church are people over 14 years of age that aren't elderly or in a situation where fasting would deteriorate health.
What was the byzantine church used for?
The Byzantine Church was used for worship. Following the death of the Roman Emperor Constantine, the Roman Empire split into the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire. Eventually, the Bishop of Rome became the head of the church in the Roman Empire. Over the years, that church became the Roman Catholic Church. The Bishop of Constantinople became the head of the Byzantine Church. That church evolved into the Greek Orthodox Church and still exists today.
Who was the religious reformer who challenged the catholic church over indulgences?
Martin Luther was the reformer who challenged the Catholic Church over Indulgences.
How did the byzantine emperors view their rule in the church?
In the Orthodox the emperor claims authority over all religious leaders. And in the Roman Catholic the pope claims authority over all kings and emperors.
What are some Roman Catholic Church facts about kids?
The Roman Catholic Church is over a billion members !
What was the movement called to make significant changes in the Catholic church called?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Church is nearly 2,000 years old, and contains well over one billion people. There have been many movements which have called for changes in the Church.
What did the Catholic Church not change in the Reformation?
The Church did not change any of its doctrines during the Reformation. It did change, or attempt to change, some of the corrupt practices and behaviors that had crept into the Church over the years.
