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The Bishop of Rome was the head of Latin or western Christianity in the last few centuries of the Roman Empire, in the the days when Christianity became the state religion of this empire. Latin Christianity was the main form of Christianity in the western part of the Roman Empire. Greek or Eastern Christianity was the main form of Christianity in the eastern part of the empire. Later they came to be called Catholic and Orthodox respectively. Therefore, the Bishop of Rome was the spiritual leader of the Christians in the western part of the empire. Later the bishop of Rome also took on the title of Pope.
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Who made up the lowest class in society?
As a social class, it was the farmers. Within that group, serfs again ranked lower than freeholders.
Why is Nike so important to the people in Greek?
Nike was the Roman god of Victory
Why was adula an important city in aksum?
Adula was an important city in Aksum because the Roman Empire need gold to make coins, so the Roman ships often docked it in Adula. That is why Adula was an important city in Aksum.
What was the structure of the roman catholic church in the middle ages?
The Catholic Church was the only church in the Middle Ages and the pope ruled the church and monarchies of Europe.
Why were the church and priests so important to middle age people?
it was because it was their lives. the pope was incharge of the church and everything to do with it, even the kings!!
Did the Pope live in a Basilica?
Roman Catholic AnswerA Basilica is an important or venerable Church so named by the Vatican for historical or other important reasons. People, including the Pope do not live in the Church building.
Why was otto you declared the roman emperor?
Otto I got declared the Roman Emperor because he helped the Pope when he was struggling so the pope declared him the Roman Empire.
What was the official church of the Pope?
The Pope is the official head of the Roman Catholic Church, so that is "his" church.
Why was there war between pope and holy roman emperor?
the pope and the emperor disagreed on who controlled a certain part of Rome, so the pope eventually banished the emperor from the church.
Is the pope considered the living Satan on earth?
The Pope is the head of the Roman Catholic Church, and as such is regarded by Roman Catholics as Christ's representative on Earth. Some other Christian denominations have at times regarded the Pope as the Antichrist, I don't know if any still do so.
Religion of Italy?
Indefinitely and predominantly Roman Catholic. They have the Pope and he's the head of the Roman Catholic Church, so yes, they're Catholic
Is Pope Francis in charge of the Roman Church?
If by Roman Church you are referring to the Latin rite of the Catholic Church, the answer is yes, and so much more. There are a number of other Catholic rites in union with the pope, also. Technically, the pope is the head of the entire Christian Church but is only recognized by the Catholics.
Who had the power over the Pope in Rome?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Pope is the Vicar of Christ on earth. So obviously the only one who has power over him is God, Himself.
Why is tourism so important to Switzerland?
Because, when the pope needed body guards the Swiss offered to be there body guards, so, the pope sent money to Switzerland!
Why was the roman location so important?
it was so important because it was close to a water source but also in the mountains so it was easy to protect it was also important because so many roman citizens lived there
How many troops does the pope have?
The Pope does not command any armies, but he does have considerable influence with Roman Catholics around the world, so he is not without power. This was the famous joke of Joseph Stalin on being informed that the Allied cause was supported by the Pope. "How may battalions does the Pope have?"
What is the most important roman amphitheatre and why was it so important?
because its history
