Who is the first Catholic Pope?
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Who is the first Catholic Pope?
Saint Peter
Pope
| Bishop of Rome Pontifex maximus Pope | |
|---|---|
| First holder | Saint Peter |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Established | 1st century |
| Diocese | Rome |
Was Paul the first pope?
Pope Paul I (Latin: Paulus I; 700 – 28 June 767) was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the emerging Papal States from 29 May 757 to his death….Pope Paul I.
| Pope Saint Paul I | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Rome | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Papacy began | 29 May 757 |
| Papacy ended | 28 June 767 |
What does the Bible say about the Pope / Papacy?
Question: “What does the Bible say about the pope / papacy?” Answer: The Roman Catholic Church’s teaching about the pope (“pope” means “father”) is built upon and involves the following Roman Catholic teachings: 1) Christ made Peter the leader of the apostles and of the church (Matthew 16:18-19).
What is the Catholic Church’s teaching about the Pope?
Answer: The Roman Catholic Church’s teaching about the pope (“pope” means “father”) is built upon and involves the following Roman Catholic teachings: 1) Christ made Peter the leader of the apostles and of the church (Matthew 16:18-19).
Who was the first bishop of the Roman Church?
2) Peter later became the first bishop of Rome. As bishop of Rome, he exercised authority over all other bishops and church leaders. The teaching that the bishop of Rome is above all other bishops in authority is referred to as the “primacy” of the Roman bishop.
Why did Christ make Peter the leader of the Apostles?
1) Christ made Peter the leader of the apostles and of the church ( Matthew 16:18-19 ). In giving Peter the “keys of the kingdom,” Christ not only made him leader, but also made him infallible when he acted or spoke as Christ’s representative on earth (speaking from the seat of authority, or “ex cathedra”).