Questions concerning the office and the role of the pope.
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Does the pope get paid for being the pope?
I just started wondering after seeing the white smoke, did the cardinal just receive a raise when he became the pope? What's his salary if he is paid.
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Under Catholic dogma can someone publicly rebuke the Pope like Paul rebuked Peter?
In Galatians chapter 2 Paul explains how he had to rebuke the Apostle Peter as he was acting hypocritically over a matter very serious and central to the meaning of the gospel:
When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he…
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Why does the Pope include himself among the sinners?
'We are all sinners. But God heals us with an abundance of grace,
mercy and tenderness.' (emp. mine)
the Holy Father, Pope Francis, said on Twitter.
Why does the Pope say 'We are all sinners' clearly including himself among the sinners?
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What is the historical origin of this hat [image] - worn by Pope Ratzinger
Can anyone explain the origin — i.e., when it was first used, the Pope who wore it the first time and when, its name — of that red hat worn by Pope Ratzinger?
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Why did Pope Clement V leave Rome and relocate to Avignon, France?
What were some reasons why Pope Clement V left Rome and relocated to Avignon, France?
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Is there any method to prevent an unbelieving pope from being elected?
Jesus did not seem to have any method to prevent a false apostle to become an apostle, as Judas has shown. (Not to imply that he could not have used one if it was the Father's will). Also, in Christianity under any denomination, there are 'weeds'…
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