The Holy See - Vatican
WEBVisiting the official website of the Holy See one can browse: the Magisterium of the Supreme Pontiffs (from Pope Leo XIII to Pope Francis); the fundamental texts of Catholicism in various languages (the Sacred Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the documents of the Second Vatican Council and the Code of …
Pope - Wikipedia
WEBHe is also known as the supreme pontiff, [b] Roman pontiff[c] or sovereign pontiff. From the eighth century until 1870, the pope was the sovereign or head of state of the Papal States, and since 1929, of the much smaller Vatican City State. [4][5] The current pope is Francis, who was elected on 13 March 2013.
Pope Francis - Wikipedia
WEBPope Francis (Latin: Franciscus; Italian: Francesco; Spanish: Francisco; born Jorge Mario Bergoglio; [b] 17 December 1936) is head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State. He is the first pope to be a member of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuit Order), the first from the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere, and the first ...
Vatican City - Wikipedia
WEBPope 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.
Vatican City | History, Map, Flag, Location, Population, & Facts
WEB1 day ago · Vatican City, landlocked ecclesiastical state, seat of the Roman Catholic Church, and an enclave in Rome, situated on the west bank of the Tiber River. Vatican City is the world’s smallest fully independent nation-state. Its medieval and Renaissance walls form its boundaries except on the southeast at St. Peter’s Square (Piazza San Pietro).
News about Pope Francis - All the latest news - Vatican News
WEB3 days ago · Pope to Timor-Leste clergy, religious and catechists: 'You are the fragrance of Christ'. ... Follow Vatican News for updates and information on the daily activities of Pope Francis.
Holy See (Vatican City) - The World Factbook
WEBAug 7, 2024 · two vertical bands of yellow (hoist side) and white with the arms of the Holy See, consisting of the crossed keys of Saint Peter surmounted by the three-tiered papal tiara, centered in the white band; the yellow color represents the pope's spiritual power, the white his worldly power.
The Papacy and the Vatican Palace | Essay | The Metropolitan …
WEBThe Vatican is located on the left bank of the Tiber River in Rome, abutting the ancient Circus of Nero, where, according to tradition, Saint Peter, the first pope and the apostle to whom Christ entrusted his ministry, was martyred in 67 A.D.
Pope | Definition, Title, List of Popes, & Facts | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Pope is the title, since about the 9th century, of the bishop of Rome, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The pope is regarded as the successor of St. Peter and has supreme power of jurisdiction over the Catholic Church in matters of faith and morals, as well as in church discipline and government.
Francis | Biography, Pope, Laudato Si’, Roman Catholic Church,
WEBMar 13, 2013 · Francis ushered in a new era of leadership of the Roman Catholic Church when he was elected pope in 2013. As the first pope from the Western Hemisphere, the first from South America, and the first from the Jesuit order, Francis has brought many reforms to the church and a reputation for humility.
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