Alexander Pope

archbishop as Pope Urban VI. Pope Urban wanted to reform the Curia, which the cardinals did not approve of. Since the cardinals couldn’t return the papacy to Avignon, they elected Pope Clement VII. Both of these popes thought they were legitimate and refused to step down. The Council of Pisa declared, “This holy and general council, representing the universal church, decrees and declares that the united college of cardinals was empowered to call the council”. Cardinals representing both popes brought together

In the same way we see another corrupt pope having the same problem when pope John XXIII quoted: “Italians come to ruin most generally in three ways, women, gambling, and farming. My family chose the slowest one.” Just in saying that shows you how easily persuade and corruptible he was. Woman weren't his only downfall being pope, but other corrupted sins such as: Simony. It started when Pope John wanted a third occupation after advancing in his military position and then getting his doctorate being

On 1st of November 1301, Charles of Valois invaded Florence, with the official purpose to bring peace between the two internal political factions but, in contrast, he reached the political power on the city, on which he ruled and enacted hard laws. In addition, on 9th of November 1301 the French Prince appointed Conte Gabrielli da Gubbio (member of the Black Guelphs) as supreme magistracy of Florence, allowing this latter to recall in Florence the exiled Donati family, who had been previously banned

itself) was in great divide between three popes in the Roman Catholic Church. This political upheaval within the Roman Catholic Church caused distrust of the western civilization towards the church. It began after the Avignon Papacy or the more commonly referred to, “Babylonian captivity of the papacy” which was when the papal court was moved to France and French cardinals who later became popes from 1309-1378 resided in Avignon, France (a total of seven French popes by the papal names Clement V all the

Vatican City and all the things the area has to offer. The Vatican City is very historical area and their culture and their structures, landmarks and the art. The Vatican’s history as the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and home to it leader the Pope. The Catholic church began with the construction of a basilica over St. Peter’s grave in Rome in the 4th century A.D. The Vatican City was developed into a pilgrimage site and commercial district although it was left after the move of the papal court

shortcomings, and beliefs, but they are all inextricably linked. Though the Middle Ages have been called Dark, they always had the light of the Church shining in them. The Early Ages started in 476 A.D. with the fall of Rome to barbarian tribes. The Popes from that time on had to run everything themselves, due to a lack of support from Byzantium, the eastern part of the empire. “Severed from Byzantium, and with Rome in the hands of the Barbarians, the West had only itself on whom it could rely.2” The

decided to replace the current Italian Pope with one that he elected. During the Great Schism, there were two popes claiming authority over the Catholic Church. Following the split, the papal offices began to lose their authority. Ultimately, the cardinals of both popes decided that an ecumenical council of godly men could collectively possess more divine authority that just one pope. In 1409 at the council of Pisa, the church council was asked to elect a new pope that would unite the sides, meaning

There have been 266 popes throughout history. Out of those 266 popes, 13 were named Leo (New Advent). There was only one Pope Leo X, though. During his reign from 1513 to 1521, he faced controversy (“Pope Leo X”). Pope Leo X’s inability to act against Martin Luther led to the protestant reformation. Pope Leo X was brought into his family’s religion when he was very young. The son of Lorenzo de’ Medici, he was born December 11, 1475. (“Pope Leo X”; “Leo X”) He was born into a highly religious family

The Protestant Reformation is one of the most extensive and widespread phenomenons in the sixteenth century. It started as a motion by Martin Luther in the sixteenth century to rectify, correct, and amend the injustices and unfairness of the Catholic Church. This was at least Martin Luther’s plan and intentions. Little did he know, he caused a huge break and split to occur in the church. It also decreased and diminished the powers of the Catholic Church in the Western Europe and completely changed

The Sistine Ceiling was created by Michelangelo upon being “commissioned by Pope Julius.” Julius’ motivation for the artwork was based on “determination that Rome should be rebuilt to its former glory. [feeling] that such artistic splendour would add luster to his own name, and supersede anything Pope Alexander accomplished.” Michelangelo was a surprising choice for designer as he, “had gained his fame through his work as a sculptor.” Upon convincing Michelangelo set to work on the design which he