The pope (Latin: papa, from Ancient Greek: πάππας, romanized: páppas, lit. 'father') [2][3] is the bishop of Rome and the visible head [a] of the worldwide Catholic Church. He is also known …

Jan 11, 2025 · pope, (Latin papa, from Greek pappas, “father”), the title, since about the 9th century, of the bishop of Rome, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. It was formerly …

The term pope (Latin: papa, lit. 'father') is used in several churches to denote their high spiritual leaders (for example Coptic pope). This title in English usage usually refers to the head of the …

Pope Francis (Latin: Franciscus; Italian: Francesco; Spanish: Francisco; born Jorge Mario Bergoglio; [b] 17 December 1936) is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the …

Jun 20, 2022 · The pope is known as the earthly leader of the Catholic Church and the head of state representing its governing body, known as the Holy See. The papacy is a seat of …

Mar 19, 2013 · Pope Francis has celebrated his inaugural mass in the Vatican, and he has assumed the responsibility of leading the world's Catholics. But what exactly does a pope's job …

Dec 20, 2024 · Papacy is the office and jurisdiction of the bishop of Rome, the pope, who presides over the central government of the Roman Catholic Church, the largest of the three …

Nov 19, 2018 · Besides the bishopric of the Roman Diocese, certain other dignities are held by the pope as well as the supreme and universal pastorate: he is Archbishop of the Roman …

3 days ago · CV NEWS FEED // Pope Francis signed a decree Jan. 27 clearing the way for the beatification of five Franciscan friars who were martyred in 1597 while serving in a region that …

Dec 7, 2020 · What is the Pope? The Merriam Webster dictionary defines Pope as “the bishop of Rome as head of the Catholic Church” and “ (in early Christian churches) a bishop.” In the …