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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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If a pope suddenly dies who takes his position?
The camerlengo takes the place of the pope if he dies as the acting head of state of Vatican City. The College of Cardinals is in charge of Church affairs during the period between the death of the pope and the election of a new one.
Which event reduced the power of the papacy in 1309?
Pope Clement V moved the papal over losses during the Crusades.
Why are some popes 'blessed' and some are not?
The Church has had some very bad and evil men as popes in the Church's long history. Other have been good men but did nothing deserving of sainthood. Others led saintly lives and were canonized.
He later became Pope Adrian IV, the only pope from England.
What is the wife of a pope's title?
There can be no such person as a "wife of the Pope". The Pope must be a Cardinal of the Catholic Church. Cardinals are, for the most part Bishops (with a few priests). All priests and bishops of the Catholic church take a vow of celibacy when they are first ordained and cannot ever marry. Even in the Eastern Rites which allow married priests, the Bishops are only chosen from the celibate priests.
Did any Catholic pope visit the US before 1963?
The first reigning pope to visit the U.S. was Pope Paul VI in 1965. Pope Pius XII did visit before he was elected as pope, however.
Why is the conclave secret as there should be nothing to hide in God's decision?
Originally the practice of holding secret conclaves grew up in an attempt to force the cardinals to reach agreement quickly. If they took too long, those waiting outside started to reduce their rations. In more modern times it is seen as a way of allowing the cardinals to concentrate on the task without distractions and of stopping governments from trying to influence the election.
Another important point that few seem to realize is that a papal election is not always a sweet and harmonious process. About 120 cardinals from around the world are involved and each one has a personal opinion about what type of person would best be suited to lead the Church at that particular time in history. There will be much arguing and discussion and things can get rather heated at times. To an outside observer (if they were allowed) it might seem that the Church was falling apart at the seams and imploding. It is by this process that the Holy Spirit eventually guides the cardinals to their final choice for pope. In a way you might compare it to sausage. Most of us love the taste of a good sausage but few of us would care to witness how a sausage is made.
Who is the pope at Saint Peters Cathedral?
If you mean, St. Peter's Basilica, it is not a Cathedral, then the pope in summer 2012 is Pope Benedict XVI. His Cathedral is St. John Lateran.
How did the Pope get away with having children and mistresses?
Popes often placed their sons into senior church roles, so that they would not want for anything in later life. This is the origin of the term 'nepotism'.
What is the pope's annual salary?
The pope does not receive a salary. All his expenses and needs are paid by the Church.
What was 1 of the many changes that Pope John XX III made?
One of the many changes that Pope John XXIII made was convening the Second Vatican Council, which aimed to modernize and renew the Catholic Church. This council brought significant reforms, such as allowing the Mass to be celebrated in vernacular languages instead of Latin and promoting dialogue and ecumenism with other Christian denominations.
papal approval is not a person, it is approval of the pope.
Does the Pope have authority to forgive sins?
Study the link. The Sacrament of Penance as a dispensation of His Divine Mercy, facilitates the pardoning of sin by a priest. The Pope is a priest.
"Now when it was late that same day, the first of the week, and the doors were shut, where the disciples were gathered together, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them: 'Peace be to you.' And when He had said this, he shewed them His hands and His side. The disciples therefore were glad, when they saw the Lord. He said therefore to them again: 'Peace be to you. As the Father hath sent Me, I also send you.' When He had said this, He breathed on them; and He said to them: 'Receive ye the Holy Ghost. Whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them; and whose sins you shall retain, they are retained.'" (John 20:19-23)
Did Pius XII have a girlfriend called Pascalina Lehnert?
No, she was a nun , a Sister of the Holy Cross Menzingen order. She was his secretary and housekeeper for forty years, obviously a trusted friend. See the link below.
What pope made Saint Joshua a saint?
Joshua is an Old Testament patriarch and not a New Testament saint.
