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2 days ago · 1 Antipopes are in italics. Until the 4th century the popes were usually known only as bishops of Rome. 2 The higher number is used if Felix (II), who reigned from 355 to 358 and is ordinarily classed as an antipope, is counted as a pope. 3 Though elected on March 23, 752, Stephen (II) died two days later, before he could be consecrated, and ...
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Benedict IX (died 1055/56, Grottaferrata, Papal States...
- John Paul I
John Paul I (born October 17, 1912, Forno di Canale,...
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As the traditional first pope of the Roman Catholic Church,...
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2 days ago · The pope ( Latin: papa, from Ancient Greek: πάππας, romanized : páppas, lit. 'father') [2] is the bishop of Rome, Patriarch of the West, and visible head of the Catholic Church. He is also known as the supreme pontiff, [a] Roman pontiff [b] or sovereign pontiff. Since the eighth century, he has been the head of state of the Papal States ...
1 day ago · The Papal States ( / ˈpeɪpəl / PAY-pəl; Italian: Stato Pontificio; Latin: Dicio Pontificia ), officially the State of the Church (Italian: Stato della Chiesa [ˈstaːto della ˈkjɛːza]; Latin: Status Ecclesiasticus ), [7] were a conglomeration of territories on the Apennine Peninsula under the direct sovereign rule of the Pope from 756 ...
- Parliament (1848)
4 days ago · The House of Plantagenet (/plænˈtædʒənət/ plan-TAJ-ə-nət) was a royal house which originated in the French County of Anjou. The name Plantagenet is used by modern historians to identify four distinct royal houses: the Angevins , who were also counts of Anjou; the main line of the Plantagenets following the loss of Anjou; and the Houses ...
- 12th century
- Geoffrey V of Anjou
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Apr 25, 2024 · ou can also try searching for the writings of specific popes by doing a 'Subject' or 'Author' search for that Pope. For example: Benedict XVI, Pope, 1927-John Paul II, Pope, 1920-2005; If you are not sure of the full name to use, just type the Pope's name (for example "benedict xvi") and hit search.
May 11, 2024 · In A.D. 867, Pope St. Nicholas died, and Emperor Michael III was assassinated. Pope Adrian II, who succeeded Pope St. Nicholas, called the Fourth Council of Constantinople, which condemned the errors of Photius and reinstated Ignatius as the Patriarch of Constantinople. The new Emperor Basil promised Photius that he would be patriarch again ...
May 8, 2024 · On Feb. 7, the Catholic Church remembers Blessed Pius IX, “Pius Nono,” the 255th pope. His pontificate is the second longest in history — a total of 31 years, seven months, and 22 days (June 16, 1846–Feb. 7, 1878). He was beatified together with Pope John XXIII (now canonized) on Sept. 3, 2000, by Pope John Paul II.
