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In the New Testament, Jesus Christ appointed Peter as his representative on Earth. This was the first Pope. All subsequent Popes are viewed by catholics as successor to Peter. The Pope is also referred to as the "Pontiff" or bridgekeeper [Pontifica in Latin]. In other words the Pope is the bridge between Man on Earth and Christ in Heaven.
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Catholic AnswerHe does many things, especially as Bishop of Rome, but more important, as pointed out in the answer above, is what he is - the Vicar of Christ on earth, and the visible head of His Church. If he did nothing else, that would be enough. When he speaks, he speaks as head of the Church and as Christ's Voice. When he blesses, he blesses with Christ's blessing, when he ordains, it is Christ who ordains. When we respect and obey him, we are respecting and obeying Him who he represents - Our Blessed Lord.
What else can I help you with?
Does the agnostic church follow the pope?
No, only catholic churches follow Popes.
What religion were the first 15 popes?
Catholic, as all the Popes are. The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church.
What popes did Mary I burn?
Bloody Mary was a Catholic and did not burn any popes.
Are popes allowed to be married?
No, in the Roman Catholic Church, popes are not allowed to be married.
How do you compare popes in paganism?
there were no popes in the pagan world, you imbecile; the popes were vicars of the roman catholic (ie. Christian) church.
What are kings and popes?
Kings are the ruler of that country. Popes are the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Do popes ever get married?
No, popes do not get married. In the Roman Catholic Church, celibacy is a requirement for those who are ordained as priests, bishops, and popes.
When did popes become leaders in churches?
Roman Catholic AnswerAround 33 A.D. when God sent the Holy Spirit on the Apostles at the first Pentecost, Peter became the first Pope and lead the Church.
How many Catholic popes have there been till now?
As of April 2013 there have been 266 popes.
What churches have catechisms?
All churches have catechisms. In the catholic, there is called a Cathechisms in the Catholic church.
Why does the Roman Popes have so many false popes when the Coptic popes have none?
Roman Catholic Popes are descended from Peter, how can they be false? Please be more clear in your question and what you are referring to.
Which city is called City of Popes?
Avignon, France, is sometimes referred to as the "City of Popes" because of the presence of popes and anti-popes from 1309 to 1423 during the Catholic schism.
