Originally Peter was a Jew but became a Christian.
Peter was the leader, the pope.
The pope became a Christian at the time of Saint Peter the first pope.
Yes, according to Christian tradition, Saint Peter's father was named John.
Saint Peter, in addition to being the Pope (the earthly leader of the entire Church), was the bishop (the senior pastor) of the Christian Church in Rome.
There is no specific saint known for waiting at the door of heaven. In Christian tradition, Saint Peter is often depicted as the gatekeeper of heaven, with the keys to the kingdom.
Saint Peter was not Polish. He was a Jewish fisherman and one of the twelve apostles of Jesus in Christianity. He is considered the first pope and is one of the most significant figures in the early Christian church.
Saint Peter of course, one of Jesus's disciples, who was chosen by Christ to be the first leader of the Catholic church, although it would have just been called the Christian one then. The Basilica sits atop the tomb of Saint Peter and is a memorial to him.
Some of the most popular male saints in Christian history include Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Augustine, and Saint Patrick. These saints are widely revered for their contributions to the Christian faith and their exemplary lives of faith and service.
The belief that Saint Peter will be waiting at the gates of heaven to welcome us into the afterlife is a common idea in Christian tradition.
The canonization process did not come into play until about the 12th century, long after people already considered Peter a saint. He would have been declared a saint by the local Christian community shortly after his crucifixion. This probably occurred in Rome.
Saint Peter though that all gentile converts to Christianity had to observe all Jewish laws and traditions, such as circumcision and kosher foods. Paul disagreed and Peter then changed his mind.
You need to convince Our Lord, not St. Peter. You convince Him by your belief, faith and manner in which you lived your life. Were you a good Christian?