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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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What is the connection between the Pope and Saint Peter?
St Peter was assigned by Jesus the task of "feeding His sheep". and is thus assigned by the Western Catholic Church as the 1st earthly head of THE church. After the split between in the western and eastern churches, The western church used Peter's ministry and death in Rome to establish Rome as (in their view) The seat of THE Church. The ArchBishop of Rome became the 1st Pope and whoever holds that seat is now considered The Pope (in unbroken succession). This ignores: The Orthodox tradition of and eldership of area Archbishops, The protestant rejection of any "earthly" head of THE church, and the entire Roman Catholic record of multiple popes, "political" appointments, etc.
Where can you find a list of pope names and dates?
There have been over 200 popes since St. Peter. The most recent are Pope John Paul II , Pope Benedict XVI and Francis I.
Here is a complete list of popes, (see below), with it are biographies of every pope up to #259.
How many popes since Pope Pius XII?
Pope John XXIII (1958 - 1963)
Pope Paul VI (1963 - 1978)
Pope John Paul I (1978)
Pope John Paul II (1978 - 2005)
Pope Benedict XVI (2005 - 2013)
Pope Francis (2013 - )
When was Pope Alexander I canonized?
He was never canonized as he was declared a saint by the early Christians 1100 years before the canonization process was fully instituted. Traditions hold he was a martyr but there is no verification of this.
Why was the papacy of Innocent III so important for Europe?
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The Fourth Lateran Council of 1215, summoned by Innocent III, ordered condemned heretics to be delivered to their secular rulers for punishment and specified that all secular authorities of whatever office were to be admonished and if necessary compelled, as they wished to be numbered among the faithful, to swear that they would strive to exterminate in the territories under their jurisdiction all heretics pointed out by the church. The popes who succeeded Innocent III also required these laws to be enforced by the magistrates in the territories in Italy subject to papal rule. By the first half of the thirteenth century the death penalty was being established throughout Europe as the common remedy for heresy, with the concurrence of the Church. The Inquisition, called the "Holy Office," was instituted by Pope Innocent III.
Innocent III also extended the system of indulgences, offering them to all those who helped the crusade with money or advice. The indulgence became a familiar aspect of Christian life, with remission of sins promised to an increasing number of people in return for payments, or visits to holy places or churches.
Innocent is regarded by Roman Catholics as one of the greatest popes of the Middle Ages, and by others as one of the most harmful men ever to have lived. Both claims have merit, and both may well be true.
How was religion affected in World War 1?
Indirectly, yes, there was religion in World War I. Both sides prayed to the same God for victory, and religious leaders blessed the troops, the ships and so on, even though God was clearly not influencing the outcome. But this was one war that was not started because of religion and was not fought over religion.
The most commonly given date for the beginning of the Middle Ages is 476, and the pope at that time was St. Simplicius. Truth to tell, however, this is not a question with a single, simple answer.
Historians disagree on when the Middle Ages began, with some leaning toward dates as early as 378, when the Romans lost the Battle of Adrianople, and others leaning toward dates as late as 527, when Justinian I became emperor of the East Roman Empire. The most commonly used date, 476, was when Romulus Augustulus was deposed, but more than one historian has pointed out that almost no one noticed this event at the time, and that it was just a convenient date for Gibbons to use to end his book, Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, which was influential in ages past.
The dates I know of that are used for the beginning of the Middle Ages include the following:
- 378 - Battle of Adrianople
- 395 - Final division of the Roman Empire into East and West
- 406 - Germanic invasion at the Rhine
- 408 - Death of the Roman General Stilicho
- 410 - Sack of Rome by Visigoths
- 455 - Sack of Rome by Vandals
- 476 - Romulus Augustulus, said to be last emperor, is deposed
- 480 - Death of Julius Nepos, last man recognized by the Senate as Emperor of the West Roman Empire
- 498 - Reformation of the Roman coinage
- 527 - Justinian becomes emperor
Depending on the date you pick for the beginning of the Middle Ages, the first medieval pope would be any of the following (the date being the year he became pope):
- 366, Damasus I
- 384, Siricius
- 399, Anastasius I
- 401, Innocent I
- 417, Zosimus
- 418, Boniface I
- 422, Celestine I
- 432, Sixtus III
- 440, Leo I
- 461, Hilarius
- 468, Simplicius
- 483, Felix III
- 492, Gelasius I
- 498, Symmachus
- 514, Hormisdas
- 523, John I
- 526, Felix IV
What is the name of the process used to elect a new pope?
When the Pope dies, all the Cardinals go to the Sistine Chapel and lock themselves in there (this is called conclave, which means "with key"). While in there, they discuss and vote on which Cardinal should be the next Pope. They are only allowed to leave the Sistine Chapel once they have reached a decision.
Why was Pope Leo III important?
Pope Leo X (pontiff from 9 March 1513 to 1 December 1521) is most famous for being the pontiff at the time of Martin Luther's display of the 95 Theses. He was also the last pope to be elected to office not having been previously a member of the clergy. At the time of Luther's proclamation, Leo did not fully understand the effect of the action. After condemning 41 of Luther's teachings in a papal bull, which Luther burned after receiving a copy, Leo issued an excommunication of Luther in another papal bull on 3 January 1521. Leo also bestowed upon King Henry VIII of England the title of "Defender of the Faith," for condemning the works of Luther himself. Henry would later be excommunicated himself for disobeying the Pope (Clement VII), and his daughter Queen Elizabeth I would embrace the theology of Luther.
For a more detailed biography visit Catholic Encyclopedia:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09162a.htm
How do they choose a new name for the pope?
A person who is elected pope (Bishop of Rome) does not have to change his name, but many have done so. It is his decision, and the new name is normally announced to the cardinals when he accepts election.
Pope John Paul I died September 28, 1978
Pope John Paul II died April 2, 2005
Why have some popes been so evil?
Those people are not affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. In some cases they have interpreted Revelation 17 and 18 as being this church, and the pope as the false prophet of the last days.
What is the location of where the cardinals vote for the pope?
They stay in Casa Di Santa Marta which was constructed specifically to house the cardinals during a conclave. It gives them a bit more comfort than the dark and dank cells they formerly occupied in the Sistine Chapel but still keeps them sequestered from having any outside contact.
What were Mother Teresa's major events in life?
Taking care of the sick and needy placing them before herself, she did her work in places most people never would, diseases and sickness the poor, hungry starved, deprived people of this world.
That was Pope John-Paul I, but he died after only 34 days in office.
What is a government by the pope?
The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church and has no place in government.
What is paid to the Catholic Church for forgiveness of sins?
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Catholic AnswerNothing. You're probably thinking of indulgences, but that is not true, indulgences are a remission of the penalty due for already forgiven sin, there is no question of an indulgence for the forgiveness of sin. Secondly, the Catholic Church forbids anyone to "pay" for a sacrament, which is what the forgiveness of sins is: is the the sacrament of Penance, used to be called Confession. The sin of paying for a sacrament is called Simony (from the gentleman in the Bible who attempted to give St. Peter money to ordain him to the priesthood), it is a very grave sin - and always has been.Who is the recent pop of the Roman Catholic Church?
Pope Pius XII - 1939-1958
Pope John XXIII - 1958-1963
Pope Paul VI - 1963-1978
Pope John Paul I - 1978 (33 days)
Pope John Paul II - 1978-2005
Pope Benedict XVI - 2005-2013
Pope Francis - 2013-
pope urban the second is famous because he was the one who told people to go on the first crusades because god wanted the Muslims killed and that jurisalum was rightfully thiers.
How can you write a letter to the Pope?
Send a letter addressed to:
His Holiness, Pope Francis
Apostolic Palace
00120 Vatican City
The current address of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is
His Holiness, Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI
Mater Ecclesiae Monastery
00120 Vatican City
What is meant by the pope being the successor of St Peter?
The Pope holds the "Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven" according to scripture. These "keys" were first given to St. Peter by Jesus Christ (Matthew 16:15-19). It is the understanding of the Church that these keys are then passed on to his Successors in his post as head of the Church.
For a more learned discussion on this topic you may want to consult these two pages:
http://www.catholic.com/library/Peter_the_Rock.asp
http://www.catholic.com/library/Origins_of_Peter_as_Pope.asp
Does the pope live in a house?
The Pope lives in private apartments in the Vatican City in Rome. The Vatican City is the smallest independent country in the world at just over 100 acres, and lies completely within the city of Rome, Italy, and is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. In addition the pope has a vacation home Castel Gandolfo, a large fortified house in a town near Rome, where he spends several weeks of the year on vacation.
Why would urban ii agree to help alexius?
Muslim armies had conquered much of northern Africa, Egypt, Palestine, Syria, and Spain, which had been some of the most heavily Christian areas in the world. Thousands, and possibly millions, of Christians died during this drive to eventually bring the entire world under Islam. The First Crusade was launched in 1095 by Pope Urban II to check the advance of the Muslims and regain control of the city of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. If this defensive war was not fought then we would probably all be Muslim today. I am sure that some atrocities were committed by individuals of both sides during this war but by most people's judgment this was a just war.
Who are the candadites for the next pope?
There is no such list except those created by the media. As we have learned in the past, the conclave can have surprises. Pope Francis was a virtual unknown when he was elected and none of the media favorites were elected. The same can be said for the election of Pope John Paul II.
