Pope Callixtus III

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Pope Callixtus III born?December 31, 1378
2. Where was Pope Callixtus III born?Xàtiva, Valencia, Spain
3. What is the papacy dates?April 8, 1455 – August 6, 1458
4. What is the pre-papal career?Professor of law, diplomat for the kings of Aragon
5. What did Pope Callixtus III do with church bells?He made church bells ring at noon to pray for the soldiers defending Belgrade during the Ottoman siege.
6. Who was Pope Callixtus III before he became pope?Before becoming pope, he was a respected law professor at the University of Lleida and a diplomat for the Crown of Aragon.

Pontificate: The period during which a pope serves as head of the Catholic Church.
Nepotism: The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.
Rehabilitation Trial: A legal process to review and overturn a previous judgment, often to clear someone's name.
Ottoman Expansion: The historical period when the Ottoman Empire grew in size and power, notably into Europe.