Well, Pope and other Church leaders are making a hell lot of money from your tithes and Church contributions than Jesus ever made - so they can afford fancy dress, designer suits and private jets - ever heard of Jesus Inc.?
Francis is a member of the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits.
The Pope is only infallible when he speaks ex cathedra on matters of faith and morals.
Jesus and then God
The monks wrote bad things about John,some even false because King John didnt like the pope and the pope didnt like him.
The office of Pope was not formally established until decades after the crucifixion. However tradition has it that Peter became the first Pope, so yes he knew Jesus before the crucifixion, but he was not yet Pope then. He specifically and emphantically denied knowing Jesus during the crucifixion!
There was no pope "during the time of Jesus." The title was not first used until about 200 years later.
the Pope is the visible head of the Catholic CHurch. He takes the place of Jesus on earth. The first Pope was St. Peter. Jesus appointed him pope when he said to Peter:"On this rock I will build my church." Peter Means rock.
In the Christian faith, the pope is right below angels, Jesus, and God themselves The pope receives his authority from St. Peter who was charged by Jesus to lead the new Christian church.
Catholics, being Christian believe that Jesus Christ is The Most Important. The pope is the successor of Peter, who Jesus Christ made head of his church.
A black pope is a derogatory term for the Superior General of the society of Jesus.
Pope Gregory
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.