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The corrections concerned dates, especially in the first two centuries, birthplaces and the family name of one pope. The term pope (Latin: papa, lit. 'father') is used in several churches to denote their high spiritual leaders (for example Coptic pope).
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List of popes. From Vikidia, the encyclopedia for 8 to 13-year-old children that everybody can make better. Jump to navigation Jump to search. List of popes of the Catholic Church: List [edit | edit source] This section is empty or incomplete. You are welcome to expand it! Saint Peter (30 – c. 64)
Catholics consider Saint Peter, who died in about 64 ce, to be the first pope. Peter was one of the 12 disciples, or first followers, of Jesus Christ. Since then there have been more than 260 popes. During the Middle Ages, which lasted from about 500 ce to about 1500, unhappy cardinals sometimes chose their own popes. These unofficial popes are ...
1 paź 2024 · The pope (Latin: papa, from Ancient Greek: πάππας, romanized: páppas, lit. 'father'), also known as the supreme pontiff, Roman pontiff or sovereign pontiff, is the bishop of Rome (or historically the patriarch of Rome), visible head of the worldwide Catholic Church, and has also served as the head of state or sovereign of the Papal States and la...
Pope Saint John Paul II was born Karol Wojtyla (voy-TIH-wah) in the small Polish town of Wadowice. During World War II, when the Nazis invaded Poland, Karol secretly studied for the priesthood in an underground seminary established by the archbishop of Krakow.
John Paul II was a pope of the Roman Catholic Church. The popes are the leaders of the church. John Paul II was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years. He served in the role from 1978 to 2005. In 2014 he was made a saint of the church.
12 lut 2024 · Explore the complete list of popes from Peter to Francis, including years of service and birthplaces. Discover the rich history! Embark on a fascinating journey through time with our comprehensive list of popes, tracing the evolution of spiritual leadership and the Catholic Church.
