Clergy‚ and Litany. The Catechism of the Church states that the Pope‚ Bishop of Rome and Peter’s successor‚ is the perpetual and visible source of the foundation of the unity of the bishops and all the faithful in one whole company or unity. Pope Clement V‚ when elected as Pope. He had decided rather than moving to Rome‚ Clement V lived in Avignon‚ a small town in France‚ and after his death many other Popes to come still continued to live and continue their papacy there in
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under their spiritual care. These reports that have recently come to light in the media stem as far back as 1940’s. However‚ in the past sexual abuse was covered up by not only these predator priests but as high as Bishop’s and some speculate even the Pope had knowledge of these acts. Although‚ celibacy has been in practice in the Roman Catholic Church for centuries it seems that is becoming more of a burden and curse on the priests in which it was intended to glorify. Celibacy has been considered
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Is the Second Vatican Council still relevant within the Catholic religion considering the evolution of its ideals and support for more modern societal perspectives? In recent times there has been a change in the response on society within contemporary issues such as Marriage‚ divorce‚ abortion and IVF. Considering these changes we need to understand the relevance that the Second Vatican Council still has in our modern day society. The Vatican Church has also experienced a noticeable to perhaps a
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peace in the world‚ Pope Benedict XVI said. Peace and justice are built on "a profound respect for every human being and helping others to live a life consonant with this supreme dignity‚" the pope said in his message for the World Day of Peace 2012. The Catholic Church celebrates World Peace Day Jan. 1. The pope’s message for the occasion was released Dec. 16 at the Vatican and sent‚ through Vatican ambassadors‚ to the leaders of nations around the world. The theme the pope chose for the 2012
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Gaudium et Spes is probably the most controversial of the Vatican II documents‚ with the exception of Dignitus Human. It is considered as a pastoral constitution; it comments on the ever-changing cultural scene. According to Fr Robert‚ proponents consider Gaudium et Spes as the canon within the canon‚ however‚ he disagrees with this view because he ppppoint out that Gaudium et Spes should be read in the light of Lumen Getum. Fr Robert also pointed that for tractors Gaudium et Spes is the source of
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which separated the Church into East and West. The two sides had always had differences‚ but had remained one Church up to this point. There were many factors leading with each side taking different stances on important issues in the Church like the Pope. The Photian schism‚ which included Photius excommunicating the entire Latin Church‚ also drove the two sides apart. The great schism was a very controversial time in the church. Both East and West had points defending what they believed to be true
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negative effects. As well as my judgement of this event of the Catholic Church today. The Great Schism is also known as East - West Schism took place in 1054. This remarkable event was led by the patriarch of Constantinople‚ Michael Cerularius and Pope Leo IX. This event separated the Eastern churches and the Western churches. The causes of the schism included political‚ cultural‚ economic‚ and social differences in the Catholic Church. One main cause was the disputes over conflicting claims of jurisdiction
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culture of Vatican City. Religion in Vatican City can also be seen politically. The government of Vatican City is ecclesiastical or an absolute monarchy; the Pope‚ elected by cardinals‚ is the Head of State and has supreme authority over the Church both inside the walls and globally‚ as the belief that is held is that‚ in essence‚ the Pope is the earthly emissary of God‚ and thus the people of the Vatican are ruled by God. The law of Vatican City basically follows canon law‚ that
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Christ was crucified in Rome in 33 A.D‚ Gregory the Great was named bishop of Rome in 590 A.D. He professed himself as pope and the head of the “universal church‚” which supported the petrine theory and affirmed the title for his two-hundred successors. The Catholic church has been a prominent institution for Catholics to practice their faith. The leader of this institution is the pope‚ or as many may say the leader of the “universal church.” Catholics believe this hierarchical structure within the Catholic
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Hello i am Pope leo the x. I am here to talk to you about some of my life. I was born Giovanni di Lorenzo de’ Medici‚ on December 11‚ 1475‚ in Florence‚ Italy. I was 37 year old when i became the pope in 1513.I ruled for 8 ½ years as pope.It was all well except for the monk in germany martin luther. During my time as pope i expanded vadikin library and Refurbished the saint peter’s basilica in rome. Michelangelo and raphael helped me decorate the Sistine chapel. Under my reign‚ Rome became the
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