The vast majority of popes have been Italian. As of February of 2013 there have been only 18 popes from other countries.
196 popes have come from Italy.
Italy and France have provided the most popes.
. Popes are elevated from the College of Cardinals. .
What were Pope Gregory VII and Emperor Henry IV in disagreement about
There have been at least 3 popes from Africa and several popes from Asia, including Saint Peter. Pope Francis is the first pope from the Americas. However, the vast majority have been European. For additional information on the countries of origin of the popes click here.
There have been 16 popes named Gregory. Please be specific.
Popes do not elect popes. Popes are elected by the cardinal electors.
There have been 17 popes from France, the second behind Italian popes.
There is only one pope and he rules the Church from the Vatican. In 2014 that pope is Pope Francis. Individual countries do not have popes.
There is only one pope and he rules the Church from the Vatican. In 2014 that pope is Pope Francis. Individual countries do not have popes.
Individual countries do not have their own popes. There is but one pope for the entire world and that is currently (2013) Pope Francis.