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His Holiness, the Pope.

Roman Catholic AnswerThe titles of the popes are numerous, historically and theologically significant:

1- Bishop of Rome

2- Vicar of Jesus Christ

3- Successor of the Chief of the Apostles

4- Supreme pontiff of the Universal Church

5- Patriarch of the West

7- Archibishop and metropolitan of the Roman Province

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Catholic AnswerGod, the leader of the Catholic Church is Our Blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Our Blessed Lord's Vicar on earth is the Holy Father in Rome, the Pope.
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The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Churches. A Pastor is a Priest who leads a local Church community.

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