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Are most popes former diocesan priests?
The majority of popes started as priests. However, it is not a requirement. Any male Catholic can be chosen. Pope Benedict XVI had virtually no experience as a diocesan priest as he spent most of his time in academics - teaching in universities - and was promoted directly from there to archbishop.
What do the popes do to elect a new pope?
Popes do not elect popes. Popes are elected by the cardinal electors.
How many women popes have there been?
The best answer here is "maybe" there has been one female pope. Impossible to prove or disprove.The tales about a Pope Joan are pure fiction. It never happened.Catholic AnswerExactly none, the Pope is always the Bishop of Rome (other than a short period in France) and only a male Catholic can be a Bishop.
Did medieval Popes own their own homes?
The Pope occupies collectively-held property owned by the Church.Catholic AnswerNo, the Popes, medieval or otherwise, have always lived in the Vatican, which is Church property; actually, its own nation. The popes do not own anything, and only administer the Vatican properties in trust for the Church.
What country have most of the Popes come from?
The vast majority of popes have been Italian. As of February of 2013 there have been only 18 popes from other countries.
What is the popes busiest month?
The pope is always busy but, perhaps, the busiest time is during Holy Week and Easter.
What is the second country to contribute the most popes to the Vatican?
There have been 17 popes from France, the second behind Italian popes.
Who held more power popes or kings?
the popes had more power over the kings
Is irelands Santa Claus a male or female?
male he has always been a male
How do you tell a male roller pigeon from a female?
Male piegon is always bigger and female is always smaller.
What is the fear of popes?
Papaphobia is the fear of popes.
Is it true that popes can marry"?
No, it is not true that popes can marry.
