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In early Christian centuries, the pope was simply the bishop of Rome. In fact the term 'pope' was not even used until the second century and may have been a term of respect applied, at first, to all bishops. Constantine became 'pontifex maximus' for the Church in the fourth century, and it was accepted that the emperor made important decisions for the Church as a whole. It was not until later centuries, after the fall of the Roman Empire, that the pope became accepted in the west as pontiff.
A Pope
The Pope
The Pope is the head of the Roman Catholic Church, and as such is regarded by Roman Catholics as Christ's representative on Earth. Some other Christian denominations have at times regarded the Pope as the Antichrist, I don't know if any still do so.
In 1749 Pope Benedict XIV declared the Roman Colosseum to have been sanctified by the blood of Christian martyrs.
The current Pope.
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Pope is the Vicar of Christ on earth.
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The Pope - Roman Catholic, Patriarch - Eastern
A Roman Catholic is a Christian who considers themselves a member of the Roman Catholic Church which accepts the pope as its leader.
A Roman Catholic is a Christian who considers themselves a member of the Roman Catholic Church which accepts the pope as its leader.
They had a fight and the church broke into two denominations.
The pope has always been a Christian.