Who are the Popes in order?
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 has beaten pope?
2017
- Takayama Ukon. 7 February 2017.
- Josef Mayr-Nusser. 18 March 2017.
- José Álvarez-Benavides de la Torre & 114 Companions. 25 March 2017.
- Louis-Antoine-Rose Ormières Lacase. 22 April 2017.
- Leopoldina Naudet. 29 April 2017.
- Antonio Arribas Hortigüela & 6 Companions. 6 May 2017.
- John Sullivan. 13 May 2017.
- Itala Mela. 10 June 2017.
Who was pope the longest?
Pope Pius IX
Pope Pius IX (Italian: Pio IX, Pio Nono; born Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti; 13 May 1792 – 7 February 1878) was head of the Catholic Church from 1846 to 1878, the longest verified papal reign….Pope Pius IX.
| Pope Blessed Pius IX | |
|---|---|
| Papacy began | 16 June 1846 |
| Papacy ended | 7 February 1878 |
| Predecessor | Gregory XVI |
| Successor | Leo XIII |
Which pope was the most evil?
Alexander is considered one of the most controversial of the Renaissance popes, partly because he acknowledged fathering several children by his mistresses….
| Pope Alexander VI | |
|---|---|
| Papacy began | 11 August 1492 |
| Papacy ended | 18 August 1503 |
| Predecessor | Innocent VIII |
| Successor | Pius III |
Who is the first saint?
In 993, St. Ulrich of Augsburg was the first saint to be formally canonized, by Pope John XV. By the 12th century, the church officially centralized the process, putting the pope himself in charge of commissions that investigated and documented potential saints’ lives.
Who was the last saint?
The martyred Oscar Romero, former archbishop of San Salvador, was made a saint on Sunday morning, alongside six other canonized church figures, including Pope Paul VI.
Were there any female popes?
Pope Joan, legendary female pontiff who supposedly reigned, under the title of John VIII, for slightly more than 25 months, from 855 to 858, between the pontificates of St. Leo IV (847–855) and Benedict III (855–858).
Which pope had a child?
Alexander is considered one of the most controversial of the Renaissance popes, partly because he acknowledged fathering several children by his mistresses….
| Pope Alexander VI | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Jofré de Borja y Escrivà Isabel de Borja |
| Children | Pier Luigi Giovanni Cesare Lucrezia Gioffre |