What happened to many of the Egyptian obelisks?

What happened to many of the Egyptian obelisks?

There are now more than twice as many obelisks that were seized and shipped out by Rome as remain in Egypt. The majority were dismantled during the Roman period over 1,700 years ago and the obelisks were sent to different locations.

What is inside the Vatican vault?

The archives were—and still are—designed to house the Holy See's official paperwork along with correspondence and other information related to the Pope. They also contain some of the Catholic Church's most impressive treasures—documents that date back from the eighth century.

Does the Pope sleep in a single bed?

By custom, the Pope sleeps in Vatican diplomatic quarters whenever they are available.

Does the Pope live in luxury?

Just as he did as cardinal in Buenos Aires, Pope Francis has declined to live in the official—and opulent—papal residence designated for his use, opting instead to make a modest, more humble home in a guest house near the Vatican.

Does the pope ever wear regular clothes?

But does he ever get to dress down? The answer is yes, the Pope sometimes wears casual clothes, but to avoid damaging the Pope's image, the more ordinary outfits are kept out of the public eye. If the Pope puts on sweatpants, he does so behind closed doors.

Does the Pope wear red Prada shoes?

Why does it matter? Because Francis' shoes have become one of the small symbols of his style, so different from that of his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, known in the Italian media as the "Prada Pope" who wore bright red leather loafers custom made for him by his personal cobbler.

What happened Pope Ratzinger?

On 11 February 2013, Benedict unexpectedly announced his resignation in a speech in Latin before the cardinals, citing a "lack of strength of mind and body" due to his advanced age. ... He is the first pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415, and the first to do so on his own initiative since Celestine V in 1294.

How many popes have there been?

260 popes

Has a pope ever been murdered?

The circumstances have ranged from martyrdom (Pope Stephen I) to war (Lucius II), to a beating by a jealous husband (Pope John XII). A number of other popes have died under circumstances that some believe to be murder, but for which definitive evidence has not been found.

Which Pope was a female?

Ioannes Anglicus

What does it say on the Pope's hat?

See Review and Herald 28:196, Novem. In The United States in the Light of Prophecy, he wrote: "The pope wears upon his pontifical crown in jeweled letters, this title: 'Vicarius Filii Dei', 'Viceregent of the Son of God'; the numerical value of which title is just six hundred and sixty-six.