Popes

Pope Innocent III, who reigned from January 8, 1198, until July 16, 1216, was the 176th pope.

Charlemagne led an army into Italy and restored Leo to the seat of spiritual power. In return, Leo crowned Charlemagne "Emperor of the Romans" in 800, giving him the claim to secular power over Western Europe.

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Rita of Cascia was beatified on October 1, 1627, by Pope Urban VI and canonized on May 24, 1900, by Pope Leo XIII.

From the Sistine Chapel.

the Pope declared dec. 25th as the day of Christ's birth to coincide with the pagan holiday Yule.

The Superior General of the Jesuits is sometimes given the derogatory nickname of the Black Pope after his simple black vestments, as contrasted to the white garb of the pope. The pope, of course, is the leader of the entire Catholic Church while the Superior General of the Jesuits is in charge of the Jesuit order of priests only and is subject to the pope has his 'boss.'

Many went 'underground' with their practices. They continued out of the public eye. Flagellants are still a feature of various Mediterranean Catholic countries, mainly in Spain, Italy, but they do so without the approval of the Church.

Some of them do, especially those working undercover, much like the Secret Service in the United States.

When a pope officially takes office, he takes a different name than his given Christian birth name. For instance, some popes take the name Innocence, Sextus, or Boniface. Pope Innocent's name is pronounced 'Inn oh sent.'

Yes, the pope charters a plane from a commercial airline when he needs to travel. The Vatican does not own a plane. Usually, he charters a plane from Alilalia, an Italian airline.

The Pope's entourage when he travels includes liturgical advisers, Roman Curia officials, doctors, media experts, and security. Typically, there are at least 30 people traveling with the Pope.

There were seven popes who led the Church as Alexander. These include:

St. Alexander I (105-115)

Alexander II (1061-73)

Alexander III (1159-81)

Alexander IV (1254-61)

Alexander VI (1492-1503)

Alexander VII (1655-67)

Alexander VIII (1689-91)

You will no doubt notice that Alexander V is missing from this list, whose inclusion would make it eight. This is because Pietro Philarghi who became Alexander V was elected illegitimately during the Great Western Schism and was found to be an antipope. The fault was not his as confusion was rife at the time. Whether out of respect or confusion, the name Alexander V was skipped in the legitimate line of papal succession and thus there were only seven popes named Alexander.

It symbolizes that the pope is prophet, priest and king. As king it symbolizes a crown, for the pope is a temporal ruler, having both lands and subjects as well as dictating political concerns relative to his position and involvement. As priest it is a headdress symbolizing his authority to teach as well as the authenticity of his office as official head of the Christian Church. As prophet, it symbolizes his appointment and selection by God to speak in His name on matters of discernment and interpretation.

Pope Valentine (Valentinus) was the 100th pope and ruled for one month in the year 827.

There have been 23 popes named John, Pope John XXIII was the last. He died in 1963.

The pope is the best person to believe what the 'Catholics' should believe but not necessarily what ALL christians should believe. It really is a matter of personal opinion.

The Pope acts as a connection between all Catholics/Christians on earth and to help them to lead a good and fulfilled life so he knows what he is talking about.

They were no longer members or participants in Church life, so few people associated with them.

Pope Formosus was born in 816.

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The pope does not make secret Masonic signs.

No, he was the son of Rafaello della Rovere.

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