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Popes
The Pope is the Bishop of Rome and is leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. The Pope is also head of state of the Vatican City, a sovereign city-state entirely enclaved by Rome.
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Was Pope Clement the VII a canonized saint?
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Although historically there was no Pope Clement I, Catholic tradition says that he was pope approximately 92-97 CE. Francis A. Sullivan SJ (From Apostles to Bishops) says that it is the consensus of scholars that the church of Rome was led by a college of presbyters, rather than a single bishop, so if Clement really existed he would simply have been one of the presbyters of the church in Rome. There is a fanciful legend from the fourth century, describing miracles Clement performed and his martyrdom, and thus he is recognised as a saint.
Did Cardinal Laurenti refuse to be pope?
No one could actually be forced to be Pope if they did not want to be; Cardinals can resign if they so desire. But it would be considered very inappropriate for a Cardinal to refuse an appointment to the Papacy. In principle, all Cardinals are too modest to wish to become Pope; the appetite for power is not regarded as a virtue by Catholic theology. But then, recognizing that they really would have preferred if someone else had been chosen, Cardinals must also be sufficiently obedient to the will of the Church to accept their own election as Pope.
Who is in charge of the Roman Catholic CHurch when the pope dies?
The camarlengo is in charge of the day to day running of the Church if a pope dies, resigns or becomes in some way incapable of carrying out the duties of the office. His principal responsibility at this time is to arrange for the funeral of the previous pope and make all the arrangements for the conclave to elect a new pope.
What is Pope St. Pius X the patron saint of?
Pius X became the first Pope to be canonized since the 17th century.
Prayer cards often depict the sanctified Pontiff with instruments of Holy Communion. In addition to being celebrated as the "Pope of the Blessed Sacrament," St. Pius X is also the patron saint of emigrants from Treviso. He is honored in numerous parishes in Italy, Germany, Belgium, Canada, and the United States.
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What is the current pope's original name?
Answer 1: Benedict XVI's birth name was Joseph Alois Ratzinger.
Answer 2:Benedict XVI is no longer the Pope. The above answer was made when he was still Pope.
The current Pope is Francis (the first), born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on 17 December 1936. He is is the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church, elected on 13 March 2013 after Pope Benedit XVI announced his resignation on 11 February 2013, which resignation took effect on 28 February 2013. Though of Italian descent, Frances was born in Buenos Aires (in Argentina). He was ordained to the priesthood in 1969, and served as Argentina's Provincial superior of the Society of Jesus from 1973 to 1979; so he was already, then, on a fast track to high rank in the Roman Catholic hierarchy in Argentina. He became the country's Arch Bishop in 1998; then its Cardinal in 2001. He is the first Latin-American Pope.
Benedict XVI was the first Pope to resign since Pope Gregory XII in 1415, and the first to do so on his own initiative since Pope Celestine V in 1294. He now holds the title "Pope Emeritus," and lives in retirement in the newly renovated Mater Ecclesiae monastery at the Vatican.
What number pope was Pope Pius XII?
Blessed Pope Pius IX (the 9th) was number 256 in the list of Popes! He was Pope from 1846-1878, and now has the title "Blessed".
The majority of lists of popes show Pope Francis as pope number 266.
When was the first Pope made Bishop of Rome?
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Catholic tradition says that the apostle Peter travelled to Rome to lead the Church there, taking the role of bishop and becoming the first pope.
However, Francis Aloysius Sullivan (From Apostles to Bishops: The Development of the Episcopacy in the Early Church) says that the consensus of scholars is that the available evidence indicates that the church of Rome was led by a college of presbyters, rather than a single bishop, until at least several decades into the second century. We know that Anicetus was the bishop of Rome around 155 CE, but we do not know whether he was the first bishop of Rome, or how many persons had previously held this role. Anicetus appears to have considered himself as pope, or at least as having authority outside Rome, but Siricius (384-399) seems to be the first shown in sources as having the title 'Pope' used of him.
What is one subject that kings and popes argued about?
the fight was for power and for choosing bishops. the kings wanted to chose them because they thought that they had more power, but the popes thought since they were leaders of the church they should chose.
What is the history St. Peter the Apostle?
Peter was born about the year 1 AD and raised in Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee. He spent his life working in the family fishing business until about the year 30 when he became an apostle. In the year 33 he was appointed to be the leader of the new Church by Christ. In about the year 65 AD he was taken prisoner under orders from the Roman emperor Nero and crucified upside down.
What is a letter written by the Pope to explain a religious teaching or outline of a Church policy?
The three main types of papal documents sent to an individual, group or the Universal Church are:
Encyclical
Papal Bull
Motu Proprio
Depending upon the purpose of the communication these may be used to explain a religious teaching but are not limited solely to that purpose.
How did Pope Innocent III view emperors and kings?
He viewed them as allies in the effort to unite Italy and Germany.
What was the name of the pope who died in 2005?
Pope Benedict XVI was elected as the pope after Pope John Paul II passed away.
Why is it necessary to elect a new pope?
The current pope recognises that his failing health and age is catching up with his ability to function as well as he needs. So he renounced the papacy so that a new pope could be chosen.
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VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI on Monday said he plans on resigning the papal office on February 28, 2013. . The following is the full text of Benedict's declaration:
"Dear Brothers,
I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry. I am well aware that this ministry, due to its essential spiritual nature, must be carried out not only with words and deeds, but no less with prayer and suffering. However, in today's world, subject to so many rapid changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith, in order to govern the bark of Saint Peter and proclaim the Gospel, both strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few months, has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me. For this reason, and well aware of the seriousness of this act, with full freedom I declare that I renounce the ministry of Bishop of Rome, Successor of Saint Peter, entrusted to me by the Cardinals on 19 April 2005, in such a way, that as from 28 February 2013, at 20:00 hours, the See of Rome, the See of Saint Peter, will be vacant and a Conclave to elect the new Supreme Pontiff will have to be convoked by those whose competence it is.
Dear Brothers, I thank you most sincerely for all the love and work with which you have supported me in my ministry and I ask pardon for all my defects. And now, let us entrust the Holy Church to the care of Our Supreme Pastor, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and implore his holy Mother Mary, so that she may assist the Cardinal Fathers with her maternal solicitude, in electing a new Supreme Pontiff. With regard to myself, I wish to also devotedly serve the Holy Church of God in the future through a life dedicated to prayer."
Kings and Popes often disagreed over who should select what?
Emperors and kings disagreed with the Popes over who should appoint bishops. The disagreement lead to the Investiture controversy.
What Pope canonized St. Leo the Great?
Leo was not formally canonized. He was proclaimed a saint by the early Christians. The canonization process was not instituted until about the 12th century.
Was John Huss the first pope of the Roman Church?
Not likely. Jan Hus, otherwise known as John Huss, was one of the earliest reformers, and was ultimately burned at the stake.
How could Peter be the first pope if he had a wife?
Peter was married before he became an apostle. Also, the prohibition of a married clergy did not come about for over 1000 years.
The celebacy rule for clergy was not put into place until long after Saint Peter was the pope.
Who is the successor of Saint Peter who lives in Rome?
According to Catholic tradition, Saint Peter travelled to Rome, to become the first bishop there. The pope is the bishop of Rome and, based on the tradition of Peter's position in Rome, Pope Francis is his successor.
Council of Trent
The Pope's move and the establishment of a rival pope divided the Church's supporters.
