Pope

The pope (from Latin: "papa" or "father" from Greek πάπας, pápas, "papa", Papa in Italian) is the Bishop of Rome and, as such, is leader of the worldwide Catholic Church (that is, both the Latin Rite and the Eastern Catholic Churches, all of which are in full communion with the Roman Pontiff). The current (conventionally considered the 265th) office-holder is Pope Benedict XVI, who was elected in papal conclave on 19 April 2005. The office of the... more

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  • Successor of the Prince of the Apostles,
  • Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church,
  • Sovereign of the State of the Vatican City,
  • Vicar of Christ,
  • Primate of Italy,
  • Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Roman Province,
  • Bishop of Rome,
  • Servant of the Servants of God
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