Amazing things for ordinary people, but normal for the Pope

Only a single man over the age of 35, with the title of cardinal and doctorate, can become the bishop of Rome. This is the highest stage in the career of a Catholic priest, which is incredibly difficult to achieve. But why do many want to achieve this?

The team of awesome.clubcurious about the position occupied by Argentine Jorge Bergoclio, Pope Francis, decided to research some characteristics of this position that fascinates people from all over the world.

10. The Pope has an amazing vehicle

🇧🇷but not luxury🇧🇷

You may have heard of the Popemobile, the vehicle specially designed for the Pope. Before, the Supreme Pontiff was transported by 12 people on a special throne, which wasn’t so bad, but with the advancement of technology, it was replaced by the vehicle. But why do they have such a strange shape? So that the faithful have the opportunity to see the head of the Catholic Church while moving around the city. The vehicle has armored glass, protection that was incorporated in 1981, after an assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II.

Still talking about vehicles, Francisco’s simple style is also noticeable in the choice of cars he uses, generally more popular brands, while his predecessors gave preference to Mercedes and BMWs.

Exorcism is a ritual recognized (though not widely publicized) by the Catholic Church, and even courses on it are taught in Vatican City. Of course, not everyone who wants to can attend, as such courses are only available to priests. The trainings are based on books and taught by professors from the Vatican itself and by some guests, depending on the approach. But there’s nothing Hollywood about it; exorcists are guided to release the possessed with the help of prayers, qualified doctors and psychiatrists.

What decisions do you make at work? Well, the Pope often has to make decisions of a historical nature. For example, in 1992, John Paul II approved decided to acquit the Italian Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), one of the greatest physicists in history, for defending, in the 16th century, the idea that the Earth revolved around the Sun, and not the opposite, as was believed at the time. Galileo had been condemned by an ecclesiastical court, a sentence that lasted until the decision of John Paul II.

Infula, zucchetto, mozzetta…no, we are not referring to the menu of an Italian restaurant, but the garments in the wardrobe of the Supreme Pontiff. And he is not small.

Another curious piece of information about the Pope’s garments is that, for sewing clothes, fabrics such as velvet and silk are the most commonly used, and gold, silver and ermine leather are used for decoration. Some popes ask Vatican aides for a personal perfume.

In addition to the special outfit, the Pope has the opportunity to wear red leather shoes and also the legendary “fisherman’s ring”, a reference to Peter, the first Pope. But not everyone uses such luxuries. Francisco, known for his simple style, wears ordinary shoes and asked to make simple gold-plated silver rings.

The only downside to all this beauty… papal clothes aren’t very compatible with windy days there.

Unlike the monarchs of a number of countries (such as England, Japan and Spain, where the Prime Minister makes the main decisions), the Pope does not have a “symbolic” position. In the case of Vatican City (considered an autonomous unit within Italy) and the Catholic Church itself, the Supreme Pontiff has full power and the title is granted for life. The Pope can personally excommunicate someone from the Catholic Church, manage their property and canonize (recognize a person as a saint), among other powers.

The Vatican’s national currency is the euro, but the coins that circulate in this micro-country are minted with their own design: the portrait of the Pope who is in office. While you might want to rack up at least a few dozen “likes” with your selfie, the Pope has his face on the coins circulating around the Vatican. It is unlikely that Francis, the current holder of the post, would insist on so much flattery. But this is a tradition that is unlikely to change any time soon.

The Vatican has the structure of a normal city. However, following the tradition of using Latin in the Catholic Church, ATMs use this language.

Yes, Jorge Bergoglio (Francisco’s birth name) is Argentine, born in Buenos Aires. But for as long as he is Pope (he can die in office, like John Paul II or resign, like Benedict XVI), Francis will have Vatican citizenship, of course. This passport is required only for international diplomatic travel.

The entire Catholic world is guided by the Pope and this, as we know, is a huge responsibility. But His Holiness, although many do not believe it, is a human being of flesh and blood and indulges in small worldly pleasures. Francis has his twitter account and, as many know, he is passionate about the Argentine team of San Lorenzo – he even remembers by heart the lineup of the 1946 team, which was Argentine champion. Ah, the Vatican also has its own football league.