Kings and Popes... I believe. (:
It affected the holy roman empire by German emperors tried to control the church officials, nobles and popes. In which revolved into conflicts when it was time to select certain church official, and monarchs.
The French city that was once home to the papacy is Avignon. From 1309 to 1377, it served as the residence of several popes during the Avignon Papacy, a period marked by political strife and the influence of the French crown on the church. The Palais des Papes, or Palace of the Popes, remains a significant historical site from that era. Avignon's unique history and architecture continue to attract visitors today.
The declaration of Charlemagne as emperor by the popes was significant as it symbolized the fusion of Roman, Christian, and Germanic elements, marking the foundation of the Holy Roman Empire. This act reinforced the power of the papacy, establishing the church's authority over secular rulers and intertwining religious and political legitimacy. Additionally, it laid the groundwork for the future relationship between the church and European monarchies, influencing the development of medieval Christendom.
The Byzantine emperor ordered all icons destroyed and the pope disagreed which led to Charlemagne the Holy Roman Emperor.
Popes are not buried standing up. They are buried in the normal position.
Nearly all popes die during their papacy since the position is for life. A few, very few, have resigned but the vast majority died in office.
Popes do not elect popes. Popes are elected by the cardinal electors.
Please specify a particular pope - one of the 266 who have held the position.
The approval of the African slave trade by some popes can be traced back to the complex interplay of economic, political, and religious factors during the Age of Exploration. In the late 15th century, Pope Alexander VI issued the papal bull "Inter caetera," which aimed to legitimize Spanish and Portuguese conquests and missionary efforts in the New World, inadvertently facilitating the justification for slavery. The church often prioritized the spread of Christianity and the economic benefits of colonialism over the moral implications of slavery. However, it is important to note that the church's stance evolved over time, and later popes condemned the practice.
This question needs more details. There are sixteen Popes called Benedict (the current Pope is Pope Benedict XVI) and thirteen Popes named Innocent.
No, popes are not related by blood to Saint Peter. They do, however, fill the same position as Peter.
The vast majority of popes have been Italian. As of February of 2013 there have been only 18 popes from other countries.
There have been 17 popes from France, the second behind Italian popes.
the popes had more power over the kings
Papaphobia is the fear of popes.
No, it is not true that popes can marry.