Which pope addressed Congress?

Which pope addressed Congress?

Pope Francis addressed a joint session of Congress on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Pope, who became the first pontiff to address Congress, thanked lawmakers for their warm welcome.

When did the pope visit Congress?

2015 visit by Pope Francis to North America

Pope Francis and President Barack Obama walk along the East Wing Colonnade
Date	19–27 September 2015
Theme	“Love Is Our Mission”
Cause	2015 World Meeting of Families
Organised by	Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Can you overthrow the pope?

Pope is supreme authority in the Catholic Church and can’t be judged, according to canon law. “There are only two circumstances that can lead to him no longer being pope, and one would be his death and then the other would be his free resignation,” said Monsignor Jason Gray, a canon lawyer and pastor based in Illinois.

How can I write to Pope Francis?

If you plan to send your letter by traditional mail, you should write the address on the envelope as: His Holiness, Pope Francis / Apostolic Palace / 00120 Vatican City. Note that you should separate the address onto separate lines according to the placements of the slashes, /.

Where do joint sessions of Congress meet?

Joint sessions and meetings are usually held in the Chamber of the House of Representatives, and are traditionally presided over by the speaker of the House. However, the Constitution requires the vice president (as president of the Senate) to preside over the counting of electoral votes.

What is the pope net worth?

The estimated net worth of Pope Francis is $2.5 million. Among being a religious center for a large percentage of the population, the Vatican is also one of the richest entities on the planet. It is common for people to know if the Pope controls the wealth of the entire church?

Has any pope been fired?

A papal renunciation (Latin: renuntiatio) occurs when the reigning pope of the Catholic Church voluntarily steps down from his position. The most recent pope to resign was Benedict XVI, who vacated the Holy See on 28 February 2013. He was the first pope to do so since Gregory XII in 1415.

Has any pope had a child?

Some candidates were sexually active before their election as pope, and others were accused of being sexually active during their papacies. A number of them had offspring….Popes who were legally married.

Name	John XVII
Reign(s)	1003
Relationship	Married before his election as pope
Offspring	Yes (three sons)

What color is the smoke when a pope dies?

Black and White Smoke after a Pope Dies Black smoke, or fumata nera, is sent out to inform the world that the Pope has died.