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2 days ago · Learn about the pope, the bishop of Rome and the visible head of the Catholic Church, who is also known as the supreme pontiff or sovereign pontiff. Find out the origin, role, and influence of the papacy, as well as the current pope Francis and his predecessors.
Here are five things you should know: Who is Pope Francis? Pope Francis was elected in 2013 and is the spiritual leader of 1.3 billion Roman Catholics worldwide. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio...
3 days ago · During this period, seven popes, all French, resided in Avignon starting in 1309: Pope Clement V (1305–14), Pope John XXII (1316–34), Pope Benedict XII (1334–42), Pope Clement VI (1342–52), Pope Innocent VI (1352–62), Pope Urban V (1362–70), Pope Gregory XI (1370–78).
1 day ago · Pope Francis in Vatican City, 2021. The government of Vatican City has a unique structure. As governed by the Holy See, the Pope is the sovereign of the state, but he is supported by different bodies.
Sep 3, 2024 · Published. Sep 03, 2024, 04:51 PM. SINGAPORE - On Sept 2, the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, started a 12-day trip across South-east Asia, visiting Indonesia, Papua New Guinea,...
Sep 3, 2024 · P ope Francis has embarked on the 45th and longest overseas trip of his papacy, touching down Tuesday in Jakarta, Indonesia for the start of a busy 12 days of activities, despite concerns about...
Sep 9, 2024 · Pope Francis is the first pope to visit East Timor since it gained its independence from Indonesia in 2002, becoming the first new sovereign state of the 21st century. Francis follows in...
