Who were the popes in the Middle Ages?

Who were the popes in the Middle Ages?

Avignon Papacy (1309–1377) 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).

Who was the last real pope?

Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI in 2008
Papacy began 19 April 2005
Papacy ended 28 February 2013
Predecessor John Paul II

Who were the last 7 popes?

The Roman Catholic Popes of the past 135 years:

  • Pope Francis — March 13, 2013-
  • Benedict XVI — April 19, 2005-Feb. 28, 2013.
  • John Paul II — Oct. 16, 1978-April 2, 2005.
  • John Paul I — Aug. 26-Sept.
  • Paul VI — June 21, 1963-Aug. 6, 1978.
  • John XXIII — Oct. 28, 1958-June 3, 1963.
  • Pius XII — March 2, 1939-Oct.
  • Pius XI — Feb.

Who was the last powerful pope?

Pope Innocent III
See Holy See
Papacy began 8 January 1198
Papacy ended 16 July 1216
Predecessor Celestine III

Who was the pope in the 6th century?

Pope Gregory I
Pope Gregory I (Latin: Gregorius I; c. 540 – 12 March 604), commonly known as Saint Gregory the Great, was the bishop of Rome from 3 September 590 to his death….Pope Gregory I.

Pope Saint Gregory I
See Holy See
Papacy began 3 September 590
Papacy ended 12 March 604
Predecessor Pelagius II

What was the Pope’s role in the Middle Ages?

The medieval pope was considered the ultimate representative of God on earth and thus enjoyed extensive privileges and also had certain duties. Above all, his duty was to decide the matters of spiritual importance and the official doctrines of the Church.

Who was the last pope to have a beard?

The last bearded pope was Innocent XII (reigned 1691-1700). The 23 popes before him, from Clement VII (1523) onwards had beards. The 17th century saw the arrival of the neat Van Dyck beard. In the 16th century papal beards were full.

Who was the best pope ever?

Francis. Pope Francis I is the most recent Pope which makes him a current figure of much media attention.

  • Benedict XVI. Of course the media isn’t completely focused on Pope Francis at the moment however – they’re also rather interested in his predecessor Benedict XVI who has become
  • Boniface Viii.
  • Clement V.
  • Gregory XII.
  • St Gregory I.
  • Julius II.
  • What is the prophecy of the last pope?

    When ‘Peter the Roman’ is the pope, Rome will be destroyed and the Apocalypse will begin. So basically, the prophecy states that the next pope elected will be the last pope the Catholic Church will ever have and the world will end during his pontificate.

    Who is the best Pope?

    PETER (AD 32-67)

  • AGAPETUS (535-536)
  • LEO (440-461)
  • JOHN PAUL (August 26 1978-September 28 1978)
  • PIUS (140-154)
  • FELIX (269-274)
  • HILARIUS (461-468)
  • ADEODATUS (615-618)
  • LINUS (67-79)
  • URBAN (222-230)