Peter (32-67)
He was succeeded by Linus (67-76), then by Anacletus or Cletus (76-88) and then by Clement I (88-97)…..
For a complete list go to:http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12272b.h…
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“This orgy sure is off to a slow start.”
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what was his religious order when he became a priest? dominican, franciscan, benedictine, etc…
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The Pope has doctorate degrees in divinity and theology and he was a university professor.
Pope Benedict XVI was born Joseph Alois Ratzinger in 1927 and recently turned 81.
Pope Benedict XVI was elected pope at the age of 78. He is the oldest person to have been elected pope since Clement XII in 1730.
Along with his native German, Benedict speaks fluent Italian, French, English, Spanish and Latin. He can read ancient Greek and biblical Hebrew.
Benedict plays the piano and has a preference for Mozart and Beethoven.
Pope Benedict XVI is the first pope to own an iPod.
Here is his official Vatican biography: http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedi…http://www.usccb.org/comm/popebenedictxv…
With love in Christ.
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i recently heard about a book that is about pope john paul the second and all the miracles that have involved him. I was wondering if anyone knew the author or the title.
thx!
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At first i heard it was “that was one heck of a speech.”
source http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7349513.stm
but then i hear a lot of people say that he said “Awesome speech.” however every time i hear the soundbite, it sounds like “one heck of a speech?” clarifications? was it two seperate occasions? is the government trying to save face?
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The seniormost position in catholic hierarchy is Pope. What are the other positions downwards?
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Following that encyclical he also issued other encyclicals? Ennumerate the encyclicals that Pope John Paul II issued to the whole world during his pontificate? What is the difference between encyclical letter and apostolic exhortation? Pope John Paul II also issued an apostolic exhortation on the role of the Christian Family in the Modern World. What is the name of that apostolic exhortation which Pope John Paul II issued and when was it issued? What is the stand of the Church on the issue on Euthanasia or Mercy Killing? And what is the stand too of moden man on the same issue? Pope John Paul II also issued another apostolic exhortation on the mission of the Lay Faithful in the Church and in the world, what is the name of that apostolic exhortation? World hunger is one of the problems that you and me are facing today, what could be the causes of “world hunger” when in reality there are many affluent countries all over the world who are ready to help?
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what was pope john paul II views on homosexuality?
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“Vicar” means substitute.
Jesus Christ has no substitute.
“On this rock” is Jesus Christ speaking of Himself NOT of Peter. It is the proclamation of Jesus Christ as God the Son, both Saviour and Lord upon which the church is built.
Jesus Christ is the Chief Cornerstone.
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I have to write an essay and i was wondering if anyone could tell me some good qualities that Pope John Paul II had?
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