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A letter from the 14th century Flemish Painter Jan van Eyck to the Pope was discovered at the Vatican.
Pope John XXIII crowned in 1958
No Pope ever took the name of Peter. Would a Pope consider it improper to assume the same title as Peter the Rock the church would be built on?
As there is no general discussion topic about the history of the state of Vatican City I thought of creating one.
In this topic, facts and curiosities about Vatican City and the history of the Popes can be discussed.
Information on the residences of the Popes can also be discussed in this topic.
Residences of the Popes:
Palace of the Vatican, Vatican City – the pope's residence since the return from Avignon in 1377.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_the_Vatican
Domus Sanctae Marthae, Vatican City – also known as Saint Martha's House, the Vatican hotel where Pope Francis resides.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domus_Sanctae_Marthae
Lateran Palace, Rome, Italy – used from the 4th century until 1309.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lateran_Palace
Palais des Papes, Avignon, France – used from 1309 to 1377.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palais_des_Papes
Palazzo dei Papi, Orvieto, Italy – used from 1262 to 1297.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orvieto_Papacy
Palazzo dei Papi, Viterbo, Italy – used from 1257 to 1281.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palazzo_dei_Papi_di_Viterbo
Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo, Castel Gandolfo, Lazio, Italy – the pope's summer residence prior to 2016, temporary residence of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papal_Palace_of_Castel_Gandolfo
Quirinal Palace, Rome, Italy – used from 1589 to 1870.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quirinal_Palace
Very interesting facts from Vatican history.
https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-vatican
John Paul II A Pope Who Made History
Two books out about the Popes & The Vatican City, very interesting reading
1 Tales of the Popes, From Eden to Eldorado, An Infamous History by
Larry Buttrose & 2 Dark History of the Popes, Vice, Murder and Corruption in the Vatican by Brenda Ralph Lewis. outside the Vatican not many people know what is going on in the Vatican through the centuries, fascinating reading, I think you will like it.