What is an antipope according to the Roman Catholic Church?
Q: What is an antipope according to the Roman Catholic Church?
A: An antipope is someone who falsely claims to be pope or who opposes the legitimate and recognized pope.
Q: Where is the list of popes maintained by the Roman Catholic Church?
A: The list of popes is maintained in the Vatican's annual directory, Annuario Pontificio.
Q: Is an antipope included in the list of popes in the Annuario Pontificio?
A: No, an antipope is not included in the list of popes.
Q: How does the existence of an antipope affect the Roman Catholic Church?
A: The existence of an antipope produces a schism in the Roman Catholic Church.
Q: What causes conflict in the Roman Catholic Church in relation to antipopes?
A: The conflict is caused by those who oppose the authority of the pope.
Q: Can an antipope be legitimate or recognized by the Roman Catholic Church?
A: No, an antipope is someone who falsely claims to be pope or who opposes the legitimate and recognized pope.
Q: Does the term antipope have a specific meaning within the Roman Catholic Church?
A: Yes, the term antipope relates to those who falsely claim to be pope or wrongly oppose the legitimate pope in the context of the Roman Catholic Church's list of popes.
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