The title dates to about the 9th century. Pope leo xiv is again emphasizing the need for peace and dialogue despite criticism from u.s. Pope is the title given to the bishop of rome, who is the leader of the roman catholic church.
Pope Damasus I
He is also known as the supreme pontiff, [b] roman pontiff, [c] or. The pope[a] is the bishop of rome and the head of the worldwide catholic church. Visiting the official website of the holy see one can browse:
The magisterium of the supreme pontiffs;
Follow vatican news for updates and information on the daily activities of the pope. The fundamental texts of catholicism in various.