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Who is the first pope to visit Rome?
Saint Peter was the first pope in Rome.
What is the Catholic Church of the pope?
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.
Why is Rome holy to Catholics?
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.
Where was St. Peter the pope?
Roman Catholic AnswerSt. Peter went to Rome, and died as Pope there. He and St. Paul are both buried there. St. Peter's tomb is under St. Peter's Basilica.
Which church does the pope work in?
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.
Which of Jesus apostles became the first bishop of Rome?
Catholic tradition says that the apostle Peter went to Rome to lead the Christians there, and that he was the first pope. There is no actual evidence that Peter ever went to Rome, and Clement of Rome, writing (1 Clement) just thirty years after Peter was supposedly in Rome, appears to have been unaware that Peter had been to Rome. The tradition that Peter was in Rome is believed to have begun during the second century, probably by Anicetus of Rome.If the pope is the bishop of Rome there could not have been a pope until the role was established in the second century. In the view of some, Anicetus might have been the first to hold that position, an his assertion that Peter was his predecessor would have strengthened his authority.For more information, please visit:http://christianity.answers.com/catholicism/a-brief-history-of-the-early-popes
What church did Pope Leo X build?
Pope Leo X was responsible for the rebuilding of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome.
What is the pope's main church building in his town?
As pope, his church is St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican but as Bishop of Rome, his church is the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, Italy.
How important was Saint Peter to Rome?
Saint Peter, in addition to being the Pope (the earthly leader of the entire Church), was the bishop (the senior pastor) of the Christian Church in Rome.
What is the responsibility of the Pope Benedict in the Church?
Pope Benedict XVI, who renounced the Chair of Peter at the end of February 2013, has no responsibilities for Rome.
What are the effects of the Saint Peter's Basilica being in Vatican City?
The Basilica of Saint Peter is a monument to the first pope - Saint Peter - who is buried under the basilica. It is used for special occasions - the canonization of saints, the funerals of popes, Christmas Midnight Mass, etc. It is not the church of the Pope. The Church of the Pope as the bishop of Rome is the Basilica of Sant John Lateran in Rome.
Who is the person who like Saint Peter the Bishop of Rome provides leadership to the Catholic Church?
The pope
