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Yes, the Pope is very essential to the Catholic Church. He is the man chosen by God to lead the people. He is the "Shepard" of Christ's flock for the current generation. Many people think the pope is like the queen of england, a face to represent something larger but does very little to influence the world. This is not true, for instance, Pope John Paul II wrote "Theology of the Body" to explain to our society the importance of purity and chastity and to abstain from lust. It is a message that would have been lost otherwise without his leadership. In addition, he works with all the Cardinals to ensure that the Catholic faith, standards and morals survive beyond our very lives and into the next generations.
Catholics believe the faith has been handed down from Jesus Christ himself and like a REALLY long marathon, we must be ready to pass the baton to the next man running. Catholicism can also be viewed like a family heirloom, (something that has been around over 2000 years) it is our duty to keep it in the best shape we can so we can give it to our children and our grandchildren without altering it too much from its original shape. But you wouldn't give it to your two year old baby sister to play with, it might stay in the care of your parents or someone who can handle responsibility of caring for it and preventing it from being damaged... but still keeping you interested so you don't neglect it when you inherit it.
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What sect of what church is the pope the head of?
The pope is the head of the Catholic Church. There is only one Catholic Church and it is not a sect. To be a Catholic Church, a church must be in union with the pope. If they are not in union with the pope, they are not Catholic.
What sect of what church the Pope is head of.?
The pope is the head of the Catholic Church. There is only one Catholic Church and it is not a sect. To be a Catholic Church, a church must be in union with the pope. If they are not in union with the pope, they are not Catholic.
A sentence with the word pope?
The pope is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Which Catholic Church is headed by pope?
The Catholic Church has the pope as its leader.
What has the author Catholic Church Pope written?
Catholic Church. Pope has written: 'The Church' -- subject(s): Papal documents, Church
Who is head of the Romon Catholic Church?
As of March 2013, Pope Francis is the leader of the Catholic Church.
Which church does the pope head?
The pope is the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church.
Is there a pope in French Catholic Church or is there just one for all Catholic churches?
There is only one pope for the entire Catholic Church.
What chronological order of succession did Pope Benedict XVI become pope of the Catholic Church?
Benedict XVI was the 265th pope of the Catholic Church.
What king replaced the pope as head of the Catholic Church?
No king has ever replaced a pope as head of the Catholic Church. Henry VIII did break from the Catholic Church and formed what is the Church of England but which is not a Catholic Church as it is not in union with Rome.
What church is the pope the head of?
The Pope is the Vicar of Christ on earth, and the visible head of His Church, the Catholic Church.
Who is the pope and what are his duties?
The pope is the head of the Catholic Church.
