A pope's role in a Christians church is to pray and bless other people and talk about god.
there were no popes in the pagan world, you imbecile; the popes were vicars of the roman catholic (ie. Christian) church.
Merlin the wizard does not have a role in the Christian Church.
He (that is, Charlemagne) was crowned Emperor of the Roman Empire by the Pope.
The pope is the head of the church who lives in the Vatican and presides over the religious festivals.
We know of no church with three popes. No such animal.
A:Scholars say that the role of bishop arose in the Christian Church in the second century.
Western Schism
No, the Church has had 266 popes (as of 2013) and all have had names.
The leaders of the Catholic (Christian) Church dating back to Pope Peter, being the first Pope.
Yes, there have been several popes in the past who were an embarrassment to the Church.
Kings are the ruler of that country. Popes are the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Holy Father has many responsibilities, but only one overall: to be Christ's Vicar on earth; and visible head of the Church.