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!
Pope Francis is a member of the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits. He is the first Jesuit to be elected as pope.
No, not that I know of.
Only God knows the answer to that question.
Jesus, but for only a brief time as he appointed Peter as the head of the Church.
Francis is a member of the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits.
God? The pope? The Bishop of Cantebury? I don't have a clue - you should go and ask a vicar/priest.
The Pope is only infallible when he speaks ex cathedra on matters of faith and morals.
The only pope that we know was crucified was St. Peter. Many of the early popes were martyred but the method of martyrdom is not recorded. Others could have met their fate by crucifixion.
Jesus and then God
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.