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In early Christian centuries, the pope was simply the bishop of Rome. In fact the term 'pope' was not even used until the second century and may have been a term of respect applied, at first, to all bishops. Constantine became 'pontifex maximus' for the Church in the fourth century, and it was accepted that the emperor made important decisions for the Church as a whole. It was not until later centuries, after the fall of the Roman Empire, that the pope became accepted in the west as pontiff.
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∙ 6y agoIn the Roman Catholic Church the popes role was to decide what the church would teach.
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Who was the Christian leader each Roman city had?
A Pope
Who is known as the christian ruler of the roman empire?
The Pope
Is the pope considered the living Satan on earth?
The Pope is the head of the Roman Catholic Church, and as such is regarded by Roman Catholics as Christ's representative on Earth. Some other Christian denominations have at times regarded the Pope as the Antichrist, I don't know if any still do so.
What Catholic pope sanctified the Roman Colosseum?
In 1749 Pope Benedict XIV declared the Roman Colosseum to have been sanctified by the blood of Christian martyrs.
Who is the leader of the Roman Catholic Christian church?
The current Pope.
What was the pope role in the christian church?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Pope is the Vicar of Christ on earth.
Was there a pope during the Roman Empire?
yes
Who is the religious leader of the Christian faith?
The Pope - Roman Catholic, Patriarch - Eastern
What is catholicity?
A Roman Catholic is a Christian who considers themselves a member of the Roman Catholic Church which accepts the pope as its leader.
What is aroman Catholic?
A Roman Catholic is a Christian who considers themselves a member of the Roman Catholic Church which accepts the pope as its leader.
What happen to the Christian church when the western roman empires pope had a conflict with the eastern roman empires bishop?
They had a fight and the church broke into two denominations.
What importance does the pope have in catholicsm?
---- The Pope, in tradition, supposedly has jurisdiction over the entire Christian Church, Faith, and beliefs. The Pope is the head of the Roman Catholic Church, and even the whole Christian Faith (Catholicism, Protestantism/Reformation, Anglican, Baptist, etc.) The Pope also has authority with Ex-Cathedra (Latin, from the chair). During the time of Ex-Cathedra, in which the Pope is believed to be in unity with the Holy Spirit (and infallible), he is able to execute and make official new beliefs and dogma. ---- (WordAmongWords)
