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Vor einem Tag · The pope (Latin: papa, from Ancient Greek: πάππας, romanized: páppas, lit. 'father') is the bishop of Rome, Patriarch of the West, and visible head of the Catholic Church. He is also known as the supreme pontiff, Roman pontiff or sovereign pontiff.
Vor 3 Tagen · pope, (Latin papa, from Greek pappas, “father”), the title, since about the 9th century, of the bishop of Rome, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. It was formerly given, especially from the 3rd to the 5th century, to any bishop and sometimes to simple priests as an ecclesiastical title expressing affectionate respect.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Vor 5 Tagen · Saint John Paul II was bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005. He was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and the first from a Slavic country. His pontificate of more than 26 years was the third longest in history. He was canonized in 2014.
- John Paul II was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years. He travelled abroad extensively in an effort to promote greater understanding between cou...
- John Paul II’s private conversations with Polish and Soviet leaders contributed to the peaceful end of the Soviet regime in eastern Europe, and his...
- John Paul II was the first globally oriented pope, and he increased the global prestige of the papacy. His emphasis on religious and national freed...
Vor einem Tag · In a rare interview, Pope Francis answers questions on global conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, migrants in the U.S., sexual abuse in the church, and more during a conversation with Norah O'Donnell.
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Vor 4 Tagen · Saint Peter the Apostle, one of the 12 disciples of Jesus Christ and, according to Roman Catholic tradition, the first pope. Peter, a Jewish fisherman, was called to be a disciple of Jesus at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Learn more about Peter’s life.
- In Christian tradition, St. Peter was one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus. Roman Catholic tradition holds that Jesus established St. Peter as the first...
- St. Peter is believed to have died as a martyr for his faith. Although his death is not described in Scripture, numerous writers of the time (or sh...
- As the traditional first pope of the Roman Catholic Church, St. Peter has a long list of places, occupations, and causes under his patronage. He is...
Vor 4 Tagen · Pope Leo I, who was the first pope to be remembered posthumously as “the great,” began his papacy in 440 and served until his death in 461. During his pontificate, he worked to clarify doctrines related to Christ’s human and divine natures.
Vor einem Tag · Read and listen on Vatican News to the readings from Scripture and the Gospel together with a thought for the day by Pope Francis.
