The Pope

From Peter to Francis

 

In the Acts of the Apostles, we come to know Peter as the head of the early church. When Simon is renamed "Rock" (Peter) and given the “keys to the kingdom”, Christ is establishing the office of leadership over the Church.

Peter's successors provide a bridge from the early days of Christianity to today, giving us a continuous chain of earthly leadership until Christ comes again. (Did you know that "pope" means "bridge"?!)

The pope is also known as the Vicar of Christ, the head of the Catholic Church, the Bishop of Rome, and Shepherd of the Church.

 

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The Catholic Church

Church

 

Catholic Beliefs

Beliefs

 

The Bible

Bible

 

Prayer

Prayer

 

Mary

Mary

 

Pope

 

The Saints

Saints

 

Sacraments

Sacraments

 

Seasons

Seasons

 

Useful Resources

Resources

 

 

 

 

 

Pope Francis Photos

Pope Francis' Biography

The Pope App

Upon this Rock

(by Stephen Ray) is available at the public library and provides an in-depth review of the papacy in the early church.