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The popes are the successors of Saint Peter, who was given special authority by Jesus to lead the Church.
pope (bishop of rome) ^^^^^ bishop ^^^^^ priest ^^^^^ deacon
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The first difference is probably that Roman Catholics are lead by and believe in the Divine authority of the Pope while Protestants do not accept the authority or infallibility of the Bishop of Rome.
Because Rome is where the successor of St. Peter is the bishop. This person is the pope. St. Peter was given special authority by Jesus and was martyred in Rome. When he died, the his authority went to the next pope. The pope now is Pope Benedict XVI. Paul was also martyred in Rome and he is also very important to Christianity.
.Catholic AnswerThe Holy Father in Rome has authority over all bishops and priests in the world, but particularly, he is the Bishop of Rome.
A:Clement I is believed to have died in 99 CE. In spite of later tradition, it is uncertain whether he was formally the bishop of Rome, although he was probably the most influential Catholic priest in Rome around the end of the first century. It is thought that Anicetus was the first bishop of Rome to use the title of 'Pope' in a sense of special authority.
His Holiness the Pope is the Bishop of Rome.
Yes, the pope is the bishop of Rome.
The pope is the Bishop of Rome.
The Bishop of Rome is also the pope.