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Because the pope is head of Roman-Catholicism.
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Is Pope Benedict the Bishop of Rome?
Yes! he is automatically a Bishop of Rome.
What does the Latin words ex cathedra mean?
Ex cathedra = From the bishop's chair. Now used for statements from the Pope, issued from his position as the Bishop of Rome.
Who was the leader of Christian faith in Rome?
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.
Why is Rome holy to Catholics?
Because Rome is where the successor of St. Peter is the bishop. This person is the pope. St. Peter was given special authority by Jesus and was martyred in Rome. When he died, the his authority went to the next pope. The pope now is Pope Benedict XVI. Paul was also martyred in Rome and he is also very important to Christianity.
What are facts about the first pope?
A:Saint Peter is traditionally considered to be the first pope;Peter is traditionally said to have gone to Rome to lead the church there, as its first bishop, and was executed on the orders of Emperor Nero after appointing Pope Linus as his successor;We now know that the church of Rome was not led by a succesion of bishops until well into the second century (Francis A. Sullivan SJ, From Apostles to Bishops);The first person known to have been a bishop of Rome was Anicetus (157-168 CE).Although the title 'Pope' was not yet used exclusively for the bishop of Rome, Anicetus could be regarded as likely to have been the first pope.
Who was the fourth Roman pope?
Another answer from our community:Pope St. Clement I (called CLEMENS ROMANUS to distinguish him from the Alexandrian) was the fourth pope of the Catholic Church.
Who was pope in 475?
Pope Leo I, who is also known as St. Leo the Great by Catholics, was Bishop of Rome and thus Pope from 440 to 461. Leo strengthened the central authority of the Bishop of Rome in the early church, and is famous for going out to meet Attila the Hun to convince him not to invade and plunder Rome. In 451, he sent a letter, known as the Tome, to the Council of Chalcedon. When the letter was read to the bishops in attendance, they are recorded as proclaiming "Peter has spoken through Leo". This was perhaps the first public expression of what is now called the "Petrine authority" of the pope as successor of St. Peter.
What is a pontifex?
The Latin word pontifex literally means "bridge builder". In ancient Rome, there was an office called Pontifex Maximus, or "head bridge builder". This term is now used in Roman Catholicism to refer to the Pope.
What name was given to the head of that church now called the Roman Catholic Church who normally resides in Rome?
The head of the Roman Catholic Church is called the Pope.
Where can you meet Pope Benedict?
Pope Benedict is now retired and, as best I can determine, accepts few visitors.
Who is the successor of St. Peter and leader of the Catholic Church?
Catholic AnswerThe successor to Saint Peter, and the Bishop of Rome, is the Vicar of Christ and the Holy Father, the Pope, who resides in the Vatican. As of April 2012, it has been Pope Benedict XVI since he was elected in 2005 after the death of Pope John Paul II.
What do Catholic Cardinals do?
The Titular pastors of the parishes of Rome comprise the Sacred College of Cardinals. They are appointed by the reigned Holy Father, and their primary responsibility is to elect the next Pope. According to Canon Law, all Cardinals must now be priests.
