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He saw the Pope as an authority not only in the church but also over Rome itself. His ability to work well with Italy's nobles, members of the Roman Senate, and the Catholic Church all helped facilitate his acceptance as the ruler of Italy. [59] Theodoric sought to revive Roman culture and government and in doing so, profited the Italian people ...
The role of the Ostrogoths became clear in the first schism. On November 22, 498, both Pope Symmachus and Antipope Laurentius were elected pope. [5] Symmachus was approved by the Roman Senate, [6] but both Byzantine Emperor Anastasius I and the Gothic King Theodoric the Great originally supported Laurentius, who was installed in the Lateran ...
In 2006, Benedict XVI renounced the title of "Patriarch of the West" (Patriarcha Occidentis). [1] In 2024, Pope Francis reinstated the title of "Patriarch of the West" (Patriarcha Occidentis), reversing the decision by the previous Pope Benedict XVI; the title reinstatement was meant to bring closer ties to the other Patriarchs in the Eastern Orthodox faith.
The Ostrogothic Kingdom, officially the Kingdom of Italy (Latin: Regnum Italiae), [5] was a barbarian kingdom established by the Germanic Ostrogoths that controlled Italy and neighbouring areas between 493 and 553. Led by Theodoric the Great, the Ostrogoths killed Odoacer, a Germanic soldier and erstwhile leader of the foederati.
The gradual rise of Germanic Christianity was, at times, voluntary, particularly among groups associated with the Roman Empire. From the 6th century, Germanic tribes were converted (or re-converted from Arianism) by missionaries of the Catholic Church. [4] [5] Many Goths converted to Christianity as individuals outside the Roman Empire.
In 1968, Aquileia was inserted into the Catholic Church's list of titular (no longer residential) sees with metropolitan rank. [13] As of 2014 [update] , the see is held by Charles John Brown , currently Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines , who was appointed to the see on 26 November 2011.
According to Catholic doctrine, Peter was appointed Pope when Jesus said: "Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build My Church, and even the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it. Behold, I give you the keys to the kingdom of Heaven." [5] 2 Linus, Saint Reigned c.67 – 76 elected by Church fathers following martyrdom of St. Peter
The palace church of Christ the Redeemer survives and is known today as the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo. [82] It was Theodoric's personal church of worship and was modeled specifically according to his tastes. [83] An equestrian statue of Theodoric was erected in the square in front of the palace. [84]