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What are the leaders of Christianity called today?
Popes & Patriarchs.
What do the popes do to elect a new pope?
Popes do not elect popes. Popes are elected by the cardinal electors.
How did the popes encourage the arts?
The popes encouraged the arts by acting as a patron to promising artists and commissioning them to produce works of art for the Church. Had it not been for the popes and their patronage, such names as Raphael and Michelangelo would probably be virtually unknown today. They became famous because of the great works they produced for the Church.
Are there 116 popes alive today?
No, as of the 16th of February 2017, there are two. Pope Francis I and Pope Benedict XVI.
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 have Niccolo Machiavelli's book The Prince has become famous today for?
Its heartwarming portrayal of saintly popes during the Middle Ages
Where was Pope Pius from?
There have been 12 popes named Pius so you need to be more specific. However, all the Popes named Pius have been from what today is called Italy. For more specific information I need a specific name.
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
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.
How many non Italian popes have there been?
There have been 217 Italian popes and only 49 non-Italian popes.
