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The pope is the bishop of Rome and pope, the earthly head of the Catholic Church.
Pope Benedict XVI is a Bishop of the Catholic Church.
The pope is the Bishop of Rome.
In the Catholic Church a Bishop is appointed by His Holiness the Pope.
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The pope's church is St. John Lateran. As the bishop of Rome this is his Cathedral. As pope, his church is St. Peter's Basilica.
The Catholic Church is divided into smaller diocese run by a bishop. The Pope is the bishop of Rome and currently is Pope Benedict th 16th
The Catholic Church is divided into smaller diocese run by a bishop. The Pope is the bishop of Rome and currently is Pope Benedict th 16th
The church of the Pope as bishop of Rome is the Basilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome. The church of the Pope as Pope is Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.
He is the bishop of the diocese of Rome.
Neither a pope, cardinal, bishop or priest owns a Church. They are the property of the Catholic Church.
Only the pope can appoint a bishop in the Catholic Church.