What is the Palmarian religion?

Palmarian Christians generally accept the conventional succession of Catholic popes up to Paul VI ( r. 1963–1978) but reject the conventional succession after him. As of 2020, none of Gregory XVII’s successors have been elected by a Palmarian conclave, but were appointed as successors by the previous pope.

Was there a Pope Gregory XVII?

Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Clemente Domínguez y Gómez (23 May 1946 – 22 March 2005) was a self-proclaimed successor of Pope Paul VI and was recognised as Pope Gregory XVII by supporters of the Palmarian Christian Church schismatic breakaway movement in 1978.

How big is the Palmarian church?

between 1,000 and 2,000 members
The Palmarian Church is a small group. Today, there are somewhere between 1,000 and 2,000 members (of which some 30 are clerics, and 40 are nuns,) though the membership was somewhat bigger a few decades ago.

Has there ever been a pope Peter?

Peter was the first pope and there hasn’t been a Pope Peter since. He has “a unique and sacrosanct standing as a pope,” as Popes and the Tale of Their Names puts it, and his followers have not wished to look as if they’re comparing themselves to him.

What is the Independent Catholic Church?

Independent Catholic churches are Catholic congregations that are not in communion with the Roman Catholic Church or any other churches whose sacraments are recognized by the Roman Catholic Church (such as the Oriental Orthodox, Eastern Orthodox or Old Catholic).

Are the SSPX in communion with Rome?

Talks between the society and the Holy See are at an impasse, and the Holy See considers that the society has broken away from communion with the Catholic Church.

Who is Pope Michael?

David Allen Bawden (born September 22, 1959 in Oklahoma City), who takes the name Pope Michael, is an American citizen and a conclavist claimant to the papacy. He stated in 2009 that he had approximately 30 “solid followers”.

What religions broke away from the Catholic church?

Protestants generally trace to the 16th century their separation from the Catholic Church. Mainstream Protestantism began with the Magisterial Reformation, so called because it received support from the magistrates (that is, the civil authorities).