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Pope Benedict lives in Vatican City, not Rome. Vatican City or The Vatican is an independent, sovereign country which is surrounded by the city of Rome. He lives there because he is the Head of State of the Vatican. He is also the Head of the Catholic Church which is headquartered in Vatican City.
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∙ 9y agoAt the time the Church was established, Rome ruled the world. As they say, "All roads lead to Rome." Since Rome was, for all intents and purposes, the center of the world, what better place to establish the leadership of the Church.
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∙ 9y agoVatican City is the headquarters of the Catholic Church and the pope is its head of state.
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∙ 9y agoWhen the Church was first established Rome ruled the world and was considered the 'center of the world.' It is where the first pope, St. Peter, met his death.
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Where in Rome does Pope Benedict XVI live?
vatican city
What number pope is Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
Who is the pope in Rome?
The current pope is Pope Benedict XVI.
Where did the Pope Benedict live when he was a child?
Pope Benedict XVI was born and raised in Germany.
What was the head of the church in Rome called?
The pope - currently (2011) Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI is which numbered pope?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
What number pope is Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope.
What number pope was Pope Benedict XVI?
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.
Where does Pope Benedict live in Australia?
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI does not live in Australia. He lives in Vatican City.
Who was pope in 1977?
John Paul II
What is Pope Benedict XVI's ethnicity?
Pope Benedict XVI is German.
Name of the Bishop of Rome and the 265th pope?
Joseph Alois Ratzinger - Pope Benedict XVI.
