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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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Traditionally, popes are not cremated; they are buried. The Catholic Church maintains a strong preference for burial as it aligns with the belief in the resurrection of the body. However, there is no formal rule against cremation, and in some cases, such as with non-papal clergy, cremation may be permitted. Ultimately, the decision rests with the individual pope and their wishes.
Why did pope john xxiii become saint?
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Catholic AnswerSt. Pius X was one of the greatest popes of modern times. He took as his motto, "To restore all things in Christ. He promoted piety among the faithful, and advised all to receive Holy Commuion frequently, and, if possible, daily; dispensing the sick from the Communion fast - which at that time was complete from midnight the night before. In his Decree "Quam Singulari" he recommended that children's first Holy Communion not be deferred long after they reach the age of discretion - thus lowering the age to seven. He had been a huge supporter of sacred music before being elevated to the papacy, now he issued a Motu Proprio on sacred music in churches and ordered the authentic Gergorian Chant to be used everywhere. In the Encyclical "Acerbo nimis" he treated of the necessity of Catechismal instruction for all, including adults. He issued guidelines and called for close supervision of the formation of the clergy..
His most famous accomplishment (besides lowering the age of First Holy Communion) was his ongoing fight against Modernism and the dangers of the new theological methods, which, based on Agnosticism and Immanentism, divest the doctrine of the faith of its teachings of objective, absolute, and immutable truth issuing several documents to support this and requiring an Oath against Modernism to be taken by all clergy before ordaination. He greatly reformed the Curia, and increased the Catholic hierarch. He sought to suppress tendencies leaning towards Socialism and promoted a spirit of insubordination to ecclesiastical authority and carried on an immense amount of work in the international field. He also started a great deal of both restoration and building in the Vatican: - from the Catholic Encyclopedia article:
In few years Pius X has secured great, practical, and lasting results in the interest of Catholic doctrine and discipline, and that in the face of great difficulties of all kinds. Even non-Catholics recognize his apostolic spirit, his strength of character, the precision of his decisions, and his pursuit of a clear and explicit programme.What beliefs of John Wycliffe did the pope consider to be heresy?
John Wycliffe's beliefs that the pope considered heretical included his rejection of the authority of the Church and the papacy, asserting that scripture alone (sola scriptura) should be the foundation of Christian faith. He criticized the moral and spiritual corruption within the clergy and advocated for the translation of the Bible into the vernacular, which the Church opposed as it undermined its control over religious interpretation. Wycliffe also questioned the doctrine of transubstantiation, suggesting that the Eucharist was symbolic rather than a literal transformation, further challenging established Church teachings.
What numbers of Acta Apostolicae Sedis correspond to the 2 encyclicals of Benedict XVI?
The Acta Apostolicae Sedis is the 'newspaper' used to officially publish all decrees of the Vatican, published monthly. If you have a need to index the paper to the encyclicals, the archives of His Late Holiness are online.
What were the names of the two popes who ruled at the same time?
Pope Paul VI was the only pope in 1970.
Who did pope innocent iii call a crusade on?
Pope Innocent III called for a crusade against the Albigensians, a heretical sect in southern France, during the early 13th century. This call led to the Albigensian Crusade, which began in 1209 and aimed to eradicate Catharism and restore Catholic orthodoxy in the region. The crusade resulted in significant violence and the eventual suppression of the Albigensian movement.
What are the ages of previous popes?
There have been 266 popes. For a complete list along with their ages when they became pope and when they died or left office, click on this link.
Does the Pope allow permit encourage people bowing down to him?
It used to be the custom not only to bow, but to kiss the pope's foot and to never turn your back upon him when in his presence. These more elaborate forms of respect to his office have been suspended for a while now. The pope has to deal with many different peoples and customs and thus receives the manner in which their culture shows respect to a leader. The pope certainly encourages such reverence as he well knows that it is not to him but to the papal office people are showing respect, and the pope can only want people to show respect to the Church and its hierarchy.
The procedure observed when meeting the pope now runs thus:
* Dress appropriately, regardless of your views on dress codes and personal liberty. * Choose a dark suit for a private or semiprivate audience with the pope, if you're a man. * Select a dress that covers your shoulders and reaches near your knees, if you're a woman. Dress pants are now acceptable. * Use the following salutation: Your Holiness or Most Holy Father. * Say "Your Holiness" or "Most Holy Father" when speaking directly to the pontiff, no matter what your religious affiliation. * Listen to the pope's assistants for instructions on where to stand in the audience room. * Make a low bow, or go down on one knee, when being presented to the pontiff. Once again, disregard your religious affiliation. * Take the pope's right hand and kiss his ring if you're a Catholic. * Take and shake the pope's right hand if you're not a Catholic.
What was Saint Gregory the Great a patron of?
St. Gregory the great was a patron of:
against gout
against plague
choir boys
educators
England
Kercem, Malta
Legazpi, Philippines, diocese of
masons
Montone, Italy
musicians
papacy
Popes
San Gregorio nelle Alpi, Italy
schoolchildren
singers
stone masons
stonecutters
students
teachers
West Indies
Why did pope Innocent III place England under an interdict?
King John and Innocent were having a dispute over the next Archbishop. And then King John banished Innocent's bishop form England.
What year did Pope John Paul II die and when was his successor elected?
Pope John Paul died on April 2, 2005, and Pope Benedict was elected on April 19, 2005.
Who is The Chaldean Catholic Church leader?
The pope in Rome is the leader of the entire Catholic Church.
Did the pope imprison Galileo because he said the earth was round?
No, he was held under house arrest for promoting the idea that the Earth was not the center of the solar system but, rather, the Earth revolved around the Sun. He probably would have not been placed under house arrest had he taught it as a hypothesis instead of a fact. Also, his sarcastic mannerisms did not set well with the pope nor other members of the Roman curia, many of which supported his ideas.
Are there 116 popes alive today?
No, as of the 16th of February 2017, there are two. Pope Francis I and Pope Benedict XVI.
Every bishop has a chair, called a cathedra, which was traditional symbol of his teaching and leadership role. The church where the bishops cathedra is located is called a cathedral, and is the 'mother-church' of the diocese which that bishop serves.
The pope is the bishop of Rome, so his chair - his cathedra - is located in the cathedral of the diocese of Rome, the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran. This was also the first church built in Rome.
Does the pope have his own train?
No, the pope does not have a train, nor a helicopter nor an airplane. When he needs to travel he must rent one from the proper authorities or request one from the Italian armed forces.
What happens when the pope leaves his office?
If the pope has abdicated or resigned, a new pope is elected to fill the vacancy.
Was Pope Adrian the only British-born pope?
Nicholas Breakspear, born in England, became Pope Adrian IV, the only pope from that country.
How many American Cardinals are eligible to vote for the pope?
11 American cardinals took part in the March 2013 conclave.
