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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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The pope is the highest bishop of the church. all bishops are equal in their capacity to do things, like confirm people, consecrate other bishops, ordain deacons and priests, etc. However the Pope is both the Bishop of Rome, the Patriarch of the Western church, and the Vicar of Christ. While he is all these things, he is still a bishop. or more accurately an Arch-Bishop (a bigger arch bishop is a patriarch).
What do you celebrate in Ordinary Time?
Ordinary Time is actually a pretty sad translation of the Latin with is Time thoughout the year. The English use of Ordinary is from the Latin Ordinalis which means ordered time, as in numbered:
from the website About.com Catholicism:
Ordinary Time is called "ordinary" because the weeks are numbered. The Latin word ordinalis, which refers to numbers in a series, stems from the Latin word ordo, from which we get the English word order. Thus, Ordinary Time is in fact the ordered life of the Church-the period in which we live our lives neither in feasting (as in the Christmas and Easter seasons) or in more severe penance (as in Advent and Lent), but in watchfulness and expectation of the Second Coming of Christ. A lot happens in Ordinary Time, everything that is celebrated in the life of Christ outside of His Birth (which is the Christmas Season), preparing for His Birth (which is Advent), His Passion and Death (which is the Easter Triduum) or preparing for His Passion and Death (which is Lent) or celebrating His Resurrection (which is Easter) - EVERYTHING ELSE happens in "Ordinary Time".
How many Pope's have resigned?
Records of the earliest centuries of the Church are virtually non existent so in many cases it is impossible to determine if a pope resigned. Some sources say there have been 4 popes who have been documented as resigning. Other sources say there have been 10 resignation. For a list of papal resignation and possible resignations click here.
Is the POPE a descendant of God?
No the Pope is not a descendant of God. The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church and is a very important figure in the faith. In Catholicism the Pope has a unique place of authority and is seen as a representative of God on Earth. However the Pope is not descended from God and is merely a human being.
Where can you see a Swiss guard?
You can see a Swiss Guard at the Vatican City, where they serve as the personal bodyguards of the Pope. They are stationed at the Vatican's entrances, particularly at St. Peter's Basilica and the Apostolic Palace. Their distinctive Renaissance-style uniforms, featuring bright colors and patterns, make them easily recognizable. Additionally, visitors can often witness their ceremonial duties during special events and papal audiences.
Can a Protestant be the next pope?
No! There are two requirements to being pope. The person must be male and must be a Catholic.
What brand of shoe has the pope been known to wear?
Pope Benedict XVI restored the use of the red papal shoes, which were provided by his personal cobbler, Adriano Stefanelli. So far, Pope Francis has chosen to wear normal black shoes. If he has a preferred cobbler, he has not yet released the name.
Why are popes buried standing up?
Popes are not buried standing up. They are buried in the normal position.
How many kills have there been in black ops?
I'm not sure what you mean but on zombies I got to round 32 and killed 475 zombies.
How many popes were not celibate?
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As popes have for many centuries been required to be celibate, many sexually active popes would not have made their sexual status known, so we could never say with any certainty how many popes were celibate. It is generally only because of the existence of illegitimate children or complaints of rape, that it was proven that a pope was not celibate. Popes who were relatively elderly at the time of their election would probably have been celibate, but in some other cases popes would have been celibate by moral choice. In modern times it is considered that almost all popes have been celibate in office.
Who will be Pope Benedict's interim pope?
There is no interim pope. However, upon the death or resignation of a pope the camarlengo acts as a temporary administrator until the new pope is elected. He has no power to make major decisions and primarily arranges the papal funeral as well as preparations for the upcoming conclave. In the case of Pope Benedict XVI that was Cardinal Tarcisio Pietro Evasio Bertone.
Who are Eastern Catholics who recognize the pope?
Albanian Byzantine Catholic Church
Armenian Catholic Church
Bulgarian Greek Catholic Church
Chaldean Catholic Church
Coptic Catholic Church Patriarchate
Ethiopian Catholic Church
Byzantine Church of Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro
Greek Byzantine Catholic Church
Hungarian Byzantine Catholic Church
Italo-Albanian Byzantine Catholic Church
Macedonian Catholic Church
Maronite Catholic Church
Melkite Greek-Catholic Church
Romanian Greek-Catholic Church
Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic Church
Slovak Byzantine Catholic Church
Syriac Catholic Church Patriarchate
Syro-Malabar Catholic Church
Syro-Malankara Catholic Church
Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church
What did Pope Gregory have to say about marriages of the clergy in the church?
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There have been several Popes Gregory. Pope Gregory I (590-604), Pope Gregory II (715-731) and Pope Gregory VII (1073-1089) are probably the most relevant.
Pope Gregory I thought the regulations on clerical celibacy promulgated by his predecessor, Pelagius II, too stringent and modified them to some extent.
Pope Gregory II, in a letter to Boniface, agreed with polygamy for the laity but not necessarily for the clergy, "As to what a man shall do if his wife is unable through illness to allow him his marital rights, it would be better if he remained apart and practised continence. But since this is practicable only in the case of men of high ideals, the best course if he is unable to be continent would be for him to marry. Nevertheless, he should continue to support the woman who is sick, unless she has contracted the disease through her own fault."
Pope Gregory VII was the first pope in several centuries to rigorously enforce the Church's policy of celibacy for the Catholic clergy. He issued an edict ordering his priests to abandon their wives, yet he himself was reputedly the lover the beautiful Countess Matilda. There is no proof that he did have a sexual relationship with Matilda, but there is good circumstantial evidence to support the claim.
How many popes have been elected that weren't cardinals?
According to Wikipedia, a papal bull of 1058 In Nomine Domini reserved the right of election to cardinals only. The only non-Cardinals who have been elected to the Papacy would be:
Pope Celestine V
Pope Clement V
Pope Gregory X
Pope Urban IV
Pope Urban V
Pope Urban VI
Before that time there was not an established College of Cardinals as we understand them today, so more non-Cardinals were probably elected in the first millennium.
Vicarius filii dei what does it mean?
Vicarius Filii Dei is an authentic Latin papal title that means "Vicar of the Son of God." It was used recently by Pope Paul VI in Bafianae (January 11, 1968), an Apostolic Constitution elevating the Prefecture Apostolic of Bafia, Cameroon, to a Diocese. The Roman numeral values of the old Latin spelling, Vicarivs Filii Dei, add up to 666 (Rev. 13:18).
Why is it believed that Pope John XII died with a mistress?
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Pope John XII was elected at an age, 18 years, when it could hardly be expected that he would remain celibate, especially as many of those around him had mistresses. Russel Chamberlin (The Bad Popes) says that John embarked on a lifestyle that even startled the Romans, accustomed to seeing licentious living, at the same time seeing Rome as a treasury to be plundered. It is said that John XII was beaten to death by a jealous husband coming home to find the pope having sex with his wife.
Yes, Pope Julius II was a patron. Pope Julius II was Michelangelo Buonarotti patron. Pope Julius II wanted Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the "Sistine Chaple".
To be Continued........
Which of the following is not a moral absolutist claim?
Killing is wrong except in cases of self-defense.
When did the Pope close all the Churches in England?
The pope didn't close down all the monestries Henry did because of Richard Whiting.
Richard whiting was hung drawn and quartered because he didn't tell Henry where the treasure was.
