This chronological list of popes of the Catholic Church corresponds to that given in the Annuario Pontificio under the heading "I Sommi Pontefici Romani" (The Roman Supreme Pontiffs), …

The pope (Latin: papa, from Ancient Greek: πάππας, romanized: páppas, lit. 'father') [2][3] is the bishop of Rome and the visible head [a] of the worldwide Catholic Church. He is also known …

Pope Francis (Latin: Franciscus; Italian: Francesco; Spanish: Francisco; born Jorge Mario Bergoglio; [b] 17 December 1936) is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the …

2025年1月11日 · Pope is the title, since about the 9th century, of the bishop of Rome, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The pope is regarded as the successor of St. Peter and has …

Visiting the official website of the Holy See one can browse: the Magisterium of the Supreme Pontiffs (from Pope Leo XIII to Pope Francis); the fundamental texts of Catholicism in various …

After the fall of the Roman Empire and the transfer of the imperial capital to Constantinople, the Pope gained power and became the sole authority in Rome.

Rome: 10 top popes Christian Rome. Antipopes, usurpers or otherwise unlawful occupants of the pontifical throne are given in square brackets. 1. St Peter; martyr; 42-67. 2. St Linus, of Tuscia …

2017年10月6日 · The Pope, a term that means "father" or "papa," is the Bishop of Rome. This title places him as the leader of the entire Catholic Church, which includes both the Latin Rite and …

Explore the comprehensive history of the Papacy with our extensive pope database. Delve into the intricate details of every Pope’s tenure, including the age at the beginning of their …

2013年3月13日 · Francis (born December 17, 1936, Buenos Aires, Argentina) ushered in a new era of leadership in the Roman Catholic Church when he was elected pope in 2013. As the …