If you mean the ancient city of Rome, it has always been the Bishop of Rome, (the title of Pope was added later). In the Roman days he was the leader of what was called Latin or Western Christianity (now it is called Catholic Christianity). If you are referring to the Roman Empire, there were five leaders of Christianity, the patriarchs. One of them was the Bishop of Rome. The others were the patriarchs of what was then called Greek or Eastern Christianity (now it is called Orthodox Christianity). They were the patriarchs of Constantinople, Antioch, Jerusalem and Alexandria.
The English Reformation was initiated due to personal reasons of one leader and continued by another leader in an attempt to return England to the Christian faith
Rome is so important to Christians because the Pope or the Popes before came from Rome. Rome is sometimes considered the center of the Christian world. The Pope often visits and resides in Rome and it is where the largest church gatherings are held weekly.
Alaric was the Germanic leader that took Rome in 410 A.D.
Jesus - although he never traveled to Rome and was not really part of Roman society he obviously was the ultimate source of ancient Christianity everywhere including Rome. ... alternatively you could name Paul - who was taken to Rome for trial an established the Christian Church there Constantine - the first "Christian" Roman emperor
The emperor who was responsible for the Christian martyrdom after the fire in Rome of 64 AD was Nero.The emperor who was responsible for the Christian martyrdom after the fire in Rome of 64 AD was Nero.The emperor who was responsible for the Christian martyrdom after the fire in Rome of 64 AD was Nero.The emperor who was responsible for the Christian martyrdom after the fire in Rome of 64 AD was Nero.The emperor who was responsible for the Christian martyrdom after the fire in Rome of 64 AD was Nero.The emperor who was responsible for the Christian martyrdom after the fire in Rome of 64 AD was Nero.The emperor who was responsible for the Christian martyrdom after the fire in Rome of 64 AD was Nero.The emperor who was responsible for the Christian martyrdom after the fire in Rome of 64 AD was Nero.The emperor who was responsible for the Christian martyrdom after the fire in Rome of 64 AD was Nero.
Christians were persecuted until Rome and Italy adopted the Christian Faith.
Well, Jesus Christ!!
The Pope - Roman Catholic, Patriarch - Eastern
No, Saint Peter was always considered as the leader of the Church, no matter where he was at the time. He eventually ended up in Rome and was considered the Bishop of Rome as well as the leader of the Church. Eventually the title of pope was conferred on his successors.
After Jesus died, Peter continued to spread his teachings and became a prominent leader in the early Christian church. He was eventually martyred for his faith, believed to have been crucified upside down in Rome.
He was never the leader of Rome but was the leader of the Catholic Faith and sovereign of Vatican City from April 19, 2005 until he retired on February 28, 2013 - 7 years and 315 days.
About A.D 55 the apostle Paul wrote the church at Rome to prepare them for his coming and to show them the essential elements of Christian faith.
Rome, as centre of the Empire, quickly became the centre of the Christian faith.
Rome is a city in Italy. The leader of Italy is the leader of 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.
St. Agnes lived in Rome during the 3rd century. She was a Christian martyr who is celebrated for her dedication to her faith and her vow of chastity.
The English Reformation was initiated due to personal reasons of one leader and continued by another leader in an attempt to return England to the Christian faith