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Catholic AnswerThe contributions of the Catholic Church are beyond measure. The Catholic Church is singlehandedly responsible for Western Civilization, modern science, most of the history that we know of, due to the monks' constant copying of all manuscripts. The Catholic Church has given the world The Bible, genetics, astronomy, modern farming techniques, the university system, public education, etc. Start with the book below, How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization. It is not an exaggeration to say that our modern western world would not be here, were it not for the Catholic Church.The role of a cardinal in the Catholic Church is to serve as a high-ranking member of the clergy who advises the Pope, participates in the election of a new Pope, and leads important congregations within the Church. Cardinals are often chosen for their wisdom, experience, and contributions to the Church.
There are no age restrictions to be pope. In earlier years the Church has had a pope as young as 20 (some say 12).
The pope is the head of the Catholic Church. There is only one Catholic Church and it is not a sect. To be a Catholic Church, a church must be in union with the pope. If they are not in union with the pope, they are not Catholic.
The pope is the head of the Catholic Church. There is only one Catholic Church and it is not a sect. To be a Catholic Church, a church must be in union with the pope. If they are not in union with the pope, they are not Catholic.
The church of the Pope as bishop of Rome is the Basilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome. The church of the Pope as Pope is Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.
The pope is the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church.
The Pope is the official head of the Roman Catholic Church, so that is "his" church.
The pope's church is St. John Lateran. As the bishop of Rome this is his Cathedral. As pope, his church is St. Peter's Basilica.
The pope lives in the Papal Apartments in the Vatican not in a church.
The Pope is the Vicar of Christ on earth, and the visible head of His Church, the Catholic Church.
The Pope's move and the establishment of a rival pope divided the Church's supporters.
Catholic Church. Pope has written: 'The Church' -- subject(s): Papal documents, Church