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What were the bishops of Rome called?
The bishop of Rome is the pope. Currently pope Francis is the bishop of rome
How can you be bishop?
The Pope appoints you and you are consecrated a Bishop by the Pope along with two others Bishops assisting him, or by whichever three Bishops he chooses in his place.
Did Although the pope claimed that he was head of all Christian churches Byzantines thought other bishops were equal to the pope?
The correct answer to the question would be true and I know this because I did take the pre-test.
Who helps the pope?
the Cardinals, bishops, priests and nuns all have certain duties to full fill in the Vatican where the Pope resides.
What religion do the medieval bishops follow?
Medieval Europe, not just the bishops, followed Christianity, in the form of the Catholic religion, those head was the Roman Pope.
How is pope similar to and different from other bishops?
The Pope is similar to other bishops in that both serve as spiritual leaders within the Catholic Church, overseeing the pastoral care and administration of their respective dioceses. However, the Pope differs in that he is the Bishop of Rome and holds a unique position as the supreme leader of the worldwide Catholic Church, endowed with doctrinal authority and the responsibility to maintain church unity. While bishops govern their local churches, the Pope has the authority to set global church policy and doctrine, making his role distinct and central to the Catholic faith.
What are the policy documents sent by the Pope to his bishops called?
A Motu Proprio is a document issued by a pope and sent to bishops or other groups or individuals. Papal Bulls are also used in a similar manner but for much more important and solemn occasions.
What are the policy document sent by the Pope to his bishops called?
A Motu Proprio is a document issued by a pope and sent to bishops or other groups or individuals. Papal Bulls are also used in a similar manner but for much more important and solemn occasions.
What do you call the bishops that elect the pope?
Bishops that elect the pope are called cardinals.
Why did pope have influence over many other bishops?
because it showed how it happened and how meaningful it is
Do the bishops work for the pope?
Bishops work for their dioceses but are under the guidance and leadership of the pope. There are bishops in Rome who are assigned various offices in the Vatican as part of the curia who may work directly for the pope. Many of these are cardinals.
Who are bishops that elect the pope?
Cardinals elect Popes, but they are not necessarily bishops.
Who serves as advisers to the pope and as a governing body for the Church?
All the bishops act as advisers to the pope. The pope in conjunction witht the bishops is known as the Magisterium of the Church.
Who do Bishops owe allegiance to?
the pope
Who governs the church other than the pope?
The cardinals and bishops work together to govern the Church but the Pope is the ultimate person to make decisions.
Who ordains archbishops?
The Pope himself along with two other Bishops, or any other Bishop he appoints to do it in his place.
What are the immediate lower-level authorities of the Church after the pope called?
The chain of authority goes thusly: Jesus Christ Pope Bishops Priests Deacons Bishops that are head of an Archdiocese are known as Archbishops, Bishops that have been chosen as electors of the new Pope are Cardinals, but they all remain bishops.
