The pope gives leadership and spiritual guidance. That way all priests and bishops are 'on the same page' and teaching only what is considered correct doctrine.
His mission is to guide and to serve as an example for the Catholics.Catholic AnswerThe Pope is needed because Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, appointed him to lead His Church.
The pope is the head of the Catholic Church. There is only one Catholic Church and it is not a sect. To be a Catholic Church, a church must be in union with the pope. If they are not in union with the pope, they are not Catholic.
The pope is the head of the Catholic Church. There is only one Catholic Church and it is not a sect. To be a Catholic Church, a church must be in union with the pope. If they are not in union with the pope, they are not Catholic.
Your question is too vague to really answer. However, the pope has always controlled the Catholic Church.
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.
The pope is the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church.
The Pope is the official head of the Roman Catholic Church, so that is "his" church.
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.
Luther had no intention of overthrowing the Catholic Church and become pope. He wanted to see reforms made in the Church. In some areas, he was correct as there were abuses that needed correction. However, some of his ideas were considered to be heretical.
The pope lives in the Papal Apartments in the Vatican not in a church.
The Catholic Church hierarchy is structured in a hierarchical manner, with the Pope at the top, followed by cardinals, bishops, priests, and deacons. The Pope is the leader of the Church and has the highest authority. Cardinals assist the Pope in governing the Church and electing a new Pope when needed. Bishops oversee dioceses, priests serve local parishes, and deacons assist in various ministries. This hierarchical structure helps to maintain order and unity within the Catholic Church.
The Pope is the Vicar of Christ on earth, and the visible head of His Church, the Catholic Church.