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It was first used in the early 3rd century as a term to refer to all bishops. The title began to be used for the Bishop of Rome in the 6th century.
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Catholic AnswerThe word "Pope" has been around for a long time, it means Papa in Greek and Italian (or Latin), but has been used exclusively for the Bishop of Rome (in the west) since the 11th century.from A Catholic Dictionary, edited by Donald Attwater, Second edition, revised 1957
Pope (from the Greek for father). i. Title. Since the 11th century this has been the distinguishing title of the bishop of Rome as the supreme pontiff of the Catholic Church, and is used of no one else in the West; the first known example of this use is in the writings of St. Ennodius (d. 521). The title is complete in itself, without the addition of the words "of Rome"; the pope signs himself Pius Papa XII. In the East, it is a title of the Orthodox patriarch of Alexandria and is the name for all Greek-speaking priests; but to use it for a Russian, Rumanian, or Serbian priest (pop), though common, is considered wanting in respect. An Italo-Greek priest also is papà s. The pope's full designation is: Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Jesus Christ, Successor of the Prince of the Apostles, Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church, Patriarch of the West, Primate of Italy, Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Roman Province, and Sovereign of the State of the City of the Vatican.
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Who was the pope in the Roman Catholic Church and what does his name mean?
The first Pope was St. Peter the Apostle. The current Pope is Josef Ratzinger, who took the name Benedict XVI when he became Pope. He is the 265th Pope. The word "Pope" is derived from the Greek word pápas (which could refer to any Bishop). This word is itself derived from páppas, which means "father." Many languages use the word "papa" instead of "pope."
Why is Pope Francis called the 'pope of firsts'?
Pope Francis is the first member of the Jesuit order to be elected as pope, the first pope from the Western Hemisphere, the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere and the first pope from the Americas.
When was the title 'Pope' first used?
Though some may disagree, it appears the Greek word 'papa' was first used as a title for the leader of the RC Church in the late 4th Century - Pope Siricius (398 A.D.).There doesn't seem to be any Roman Popes prior to the 4th Century, and no Roman Bishops prior to the 2nd Century as some have stated..Catholic Answer"Pope" as been a title used for the Holy Father, the supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church since the 11th century, officially. The first known example of this use is in the writings of St. Ennodius who died in 521 A.D. AnswerNo one is 100% sure when the word pope was first used. It is derived from the Latin word for Papa or maybe the Greek word pápas. The term was often applied to bishops and other members of the clergy until it gradually came to mean the head of the church only. Pope Siricius the 1st was the first to employ the title "Pope" He was the 38th Pope.Yes you are quite right has stated above. In the same passage he had the title "Pontifex Maximus"
Why has no pope taken the name Peter?
There is no rule that prohibits a pope from taking the name of Peter. However, out of respect for the first pope, no man has used that name.
Was Pope Julius the first pope?
Pope Pius III was the predecessor of Pope Julius II.
What is the significance of the election of Pope Francis?
Pope Francis is the first jesuit to be elected as pope, the first pope from the America's and the first pope in many centuries who is not from Europe.
Is Pope Francis the first pope from outside of Europe?
No, he is not the first but he is the first in over 1000 years. He is, however, the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit to be elected pope.
What is the least popular pope name?
There are a number of pope names that have been used only once. Peter, the name of the first pope, is one and Francis, the name of the current (2013) pope, is another example.
Was Giulio de Medici the first pope?
No, Pope Saint Peter was the first pope.
Who was the first pope who settled in Avigon in 1309?
Pope Clement V was the first Avignon pope.
Who was the first Pope from Argentina?
The first pope from Argentina is Pope Francis (Jorge Maria Bergoglio).
Who was the first century black pope?
There was no black pope in the first century. The first pope from Africa was Pope Saint Victor (189-199) but there is no indication that he was black.
