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In the early years of the Church, Rome ruled most of the known world and Rome was, in a sense, the center of the universe. Catholic tradition holds that St. Peter, the first pope, traveled to Rome to minister to the Church from that city but was taken prisoner and crucified under Emperor Nero. Since that time Rome has been the traditional home of the pope except for about 70 years when it was moved to Avignon, France.
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∙ 15y agoIt was not chosen as such, what happed was that the people who lived in the embryonic Rome were the people who developed it and went on to forge an empire with their village as its capital.
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Who elected the pope before College of Cardinals?
The popes were originally chosen by the clergy and faithful who lived in and near Rome.
Who originally elected the pope?
The pope was originally chosen by consensus of the clergy and membership of the Church who lived in and around Rome.
Have the cardinals always elected the pope?
Originally the pope was chosen by consensus of the clergy and members of the Church living in or near Rome.
Who elected the pope before the cardinals?
In the early years of the Church the pope was chosen by the clergy and laity living in and around Rome, Italy.
What town in rome does the pope live?
They live in the Vatican City in Rome, Italy.
Which French city was chosen in 1305 by Pope Clement V to be the seat of the papacy instead of Rome?
From 1309 to 1378 the pope was based in Avignon, France.
How were the popes elected in the Middle Ages?
The popes were chosen almost immediately after the death of the sitting pope. The earliest popes were chosen by consensus of the clergy and people of Rome. In 1059 it was ruled that the cardinals should elect the pope. In 1274 the Church ruled that the cardinals should be locked away (Latin: cum clave) until a new pope has been chosen. From that came the English word conclave.
Where are Cardinal from?
Historically, Cardinals were the clergy of Rome, and they elected the new Pope. Nowadays, the Cardinals are all chosen by the Pope, and he chooses whoever he wishes from all over the world.
What king chose Pope Gregory VII for the position?
He was not chosen pope by any king. Gregory was acclaimed pope by the citizens and clergy of Rome and then it was made official by an election carried out by the cardinals in April of the year 1073.
What is the Pope's palace in Rome called?
It is called the Apostolic Palace and is normally where the pope lives and works. However, Pope Francis has chosen to live in a small apartment in the Casa Santa Marta, a housing facility for visiting dignitaries and there the cardinals are housed when they are in Rome for a conclave.
Is the pope the Bishop of Rome?
Yes, the pope is the bishop of Rome.
What was the pope's palace in Rome?
The Quirinal Palace in Rome was the historic residence of popes before Vatican City became an independent city-state. Today the pope normally lives in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican. Pope Francis has chosen, however, to live in a small apartment in the Casa Santa Marta.
