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Were there ever non - European popes?
Yes, there have been several non-European popes. Technically, the first pope was from Palestine. There have been a few from Syria as well. The current pope is the first non-European pope in 1300 years or so.
Who was the last pope born outside of Europe?
Yes, there have been a number of early popes from the Middle East which is considered to be part of Asia, including St. Peter.
Who was the last non-European pope before Francis?
The last time someone from outside Europe led the Roman Catholic Church was the year 741, when Pope Gregory III, born in Syria, ended his 10-year reign.
Has there ever been a pope who was not a cardinal?
Pope Urban VI, pope from 1378 to 1389, was the last non-cardinal to be elected as pope. Since the conclave method of electing a pope began there have been 6 non-cardinals elected . Actually, the election of Pope Celestine V was the last non-conclave election and Celestine V was a priest who was elected to end a stalemate that had gone on for over 2 years. He did not want the position and resigned a few months later. Prior to the conclave method of electing a pope there were a number of non-cardinal popes.
Who was the last pope to retire?
Tthe last Pope that retired was Pope Gregory Xll in 1415.
When was The Last Pope created?
The Last Pope was created in 2006.
What is different about the new pope?
He is the first Jesuit to be chosen as pope.He is the first non-European to be elected in many, many years.He is the first pope from the Americas.He is the first pope to choose Saint Francis as his patron and namesake.He has chosen to live in a modest apartment instead of the Apostolic Palace.
Who had the power in most European states?
the pope
European knights were urged to join Crusades by?
The Pope.
Who was the first Polish pope and the first non-Italian pope?
The first non-Italian pope was St. Peter (32-57), who was an Israeli Jew, the last non-Italian Pope before John Paul II was Adrian VI (1522-23) who was Dutch and the only Pope in modern times, save Marcellus II (1555) to keep his baptismal name. John Paul II (1978-2005) was the first Polish Pope, and the first non-Italian pope since Adrian VI.
How and when were last names adopted in non-European cultures?
In some areas of the middle-east people's last names were the first names of their biological dad.
Who was the non-Italian pope since 1523?
Pope John Paul II from Poland was elected as pope in 1978.
