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Where does the Catholic Church derive its authority from?
The Catholic Church derives its authority from the belief that it was founded by Jesus Christ, who appointed Peter as the first pope and gave him authority over the Church. This authority is passed down through the succession of popes and bishops, known as apostolic succession.
Who did Michelangelo create art for?
Mainly for a succession of popes.
What are the most notable predictions made by popes throughout history?
Throughout history, popes have made notable predictions such as the prophecies of St. Malachy, who predicted the future popes of the Catholic Church, and the predictions of Pope John XXIII about the Second Vatican Council. Additionally, some popes have made predictions about the end times and the future of the Church.
What religion were the first 15 popes?
Catholic, as all the Popes are. The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church.
How many popes make up the apostolic succession?
Currently (2013) 266 popes make up the line of popes back to Saint Peter.
What popes did Mary I burn?
Bloody Mary was a Catholic and did not burn any popes.
Are popes allowed to be married?
No, in the Roman Catholic Church, popes are not allowed to be married.
What are kings and popes?
Kings are the ruler of that country. Popes are the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
How do you compare popes in paganism?
there were no popes in the pagan world, you imbecile; the popes were vicars of the roman catholic (ie. Christian) church.
Do popes ever get married?
No, popes do not get married. In the Roman Catholic Church, celibacy is a requirement for those who are ordained as priests, bishops, and popes.
How many Catholic popes have there been till now?
As of April 2013 there have been 266 popes.
Why does the Roman Popes have so many false popes when the Coptic popes have none?
Roman Catholic Popes are descended from Peter, how can they be false? Please be more clear in your question and what you are referring to.
