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6 interesting facts about being Pope: Confessions, the Popemobile and more

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Interesting facts about the Papal seat revealed

There are many interesting, yet unknown, facts about the Pope. How often does a pope confess? What are the main requirements for the Popemobile? Fascinating details are revealed about the highest seat in the Catholic Church.

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By Linky C. (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
Catholic Online (https://www.catholic.org)
9/18/2015 (8 years ago)

Published in Marriage & Family

Keywords: Catholic Church, Pope Francis, Pope Mobile, Pontiff

MUNTINLUPA CITY, PHILIPPINES (Catholic Online) - The Papal seat is the most powerful position in the Catholic Church. However, behind the cameras and attention from the whole Catholic world, Pope Francis' life during service comes with several interesting facts many may not be aware of.

The leader of the church may live in the magnificent Vatican City, but he has no possessions. His vow of poverty deprives him from all material possessions. However, the finance of the church is dependent on him and his needs are provided by the church throughout his tenure as the pope.

Pope's often goes to confession. Pope John Paull II and Pope Benedict XVI confess their mortal sins on a weekly basis.

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One interesting fact that is common to every pope in Catholic history is that they are all right handed.

The Popemobile is an iconic mode of transportation attached with the Papacy. However, the Popemobile is not an official name for the transport that the Pope rides whenever he goes out in the public to meet people. Pope John Paull II was not fond of the name given to his vehicle. The Popemobile has always been made by Mercedes.

Pope Francis, the Catholic Church's current Pope had a fascinating job prior to priesthood. He was once a bouncer. The Pope is currently 78-years-old.

Pope John XII was the youngest pope ever at 18. Pope Clement X was the oldest Pope, declared at the age of 80. Another iconic symbol for the pope is his red shoes. Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis were the only two popes who have eschewed the practice and wore brown shoes instead. The Pope also has his own army, the Swiss Guards, who have pledged their fealty to the pope.

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