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Catholic AnswerHe shouldn't and he doesn't. Any bishop of a diocese can issue indulgences for his diocese. The only difference with the Pope is that his jurisdiction extends over the entire world, not just Rome, of which he is the Bishop.
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What aspects of the church did Luther attack?
He attacked the indulgences, the idea that only the pope can read the bible, the idea that the church and the pope are infallible, and the idea that the Roman Church is supreme over other churches.
What was Pope Julius II's role in the Reformation?
Pope Julius was dead before the Reformation. The only possible connection is that Pope Julius II proposed the rebuilding of Saint Peter's Basilica. Pope Leo X who followed Julius as Pope, was accused of selling indulgences to support the project.
What differences in religious beliefs brought about the Reformation?
some people believed that the church should not be allowed to sell indulgences. They also believed that individuals should interpret the Bible themselves. Others believed that only the Pope and other church officials interpret the Bible. This led some people to leave the Roman Catholic church
Are you allowed to do an autopsy on a pope?
There is nothing to prevent a pope from being autopsied. However, the Roman Curia would have to give permission and they would only grant such permission if the death of the pope occurred under suspicious circumstances.
Why did the sale of indulgences become a critical issue during the Renaissance but not during the Middle Ages?
The indulgences serviced two purposes. First, they made the people who gave the indulgence feel that the sins they committed were forgiven. This was very important since the church taught that man was born in sin and the only way to go to heaven was to earn it in life. Second, they paid for the great churches and the art of the Sistine and other works of art in churches. The church grew rich from the indulgences.
Who can you buy indulgences for?
One cannot "buy" indulgences at all, they are not now, and have never been "for sale". An indulgence can only be earned. It can only be earned for oneself and for the poor souls in purgatory.
Who was the only Franciscan Pope?
As far as i know, the only Franciscan Pope was Pope Nicholas.
How do you fit popes into a Mercedes?
There is only one Pope at a time and he is not that different in size from any other person, there should be no difficulty fitting the Pope into a Mercedes.
What was the controversy between Henry IV and the pope?
Henry, as the king, thought that he should appoint bishops in his kingdom. The pope felt that only the pope could appoint bishops. It is known as the investiture controversy.
Who is this year's Pope?
Popes are elected for life unless they should resign. Therefore, a pope is not elected every year, only when a pope dies or resigns. The current pope (2013) is Pope Francis. He replaced Pope Benedict XVI who resigned after being pope since April of 2005.
Who was the only pope born in England?
Pope Adrian IV, aka Nicholas Breakspear, is the only pope from England.
Was Pope Adrian the only British-born pope?
Nicholas Breakspear, born in England, became Pope Adrian IV, the only pope from that country.
