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”).