Ask The Expert is a feature of the Papal Artifacts web site designed to provide a space where you, the viewer, can either ask a question or ponder the information provided here. A Word About Antipopes From the ExpertOne of the traditional attacks on the Catholic Church and its teaching authority is the historical fact that for a period of time there were two or even three popes at once. But is it really a historical fact? Was there ever ... read more » In Defense of the Great Pope Pius XIIThere is nothing official about it but you could very well call August the Holocaust Memorial Month for Catholics. Within just a few days of each other, we celebrate the feast days of two saints who were martyred in Hitler's ... read more » Who Is Clement I?November 23rd is the feast day of the fourth pope, Clement I who is said to have reigned c. 91 - c. 101. Tradition holds that the earliest church in Rome, St. Clemente, sits on the site of his own home. It is believed Clemen... read more » I Papi Del Novecento
Coats of Arms and photos of popes beginning with Leo XIII to Benedict XVI. The song played throughout the video is called, Hymn, a selection from the group, Vangelis. read more » Why Do We Have a Pope?Catholicism is the only religion that has a pope. Since the papacy is the subject of this web site, understanding why we have a pope is a great question. First, we have to look at scripture. The most important passage is in M... read more » 1 | Have an item you would like to donate to the collection? Please contact us.
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