2007-05-16 08:20:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Simon Peter (Matthew 16:17-19; John 21:15-17).
2007-05-16 08:24:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Officially and traditionally, it was Peter the Apostle. But the first pope to actually call himself "The Pope" was Siricius in the fourth century.
And Constantine was NOT a Pope. He was EMPEROR. Totally different.
2007-05-16 15:28:26 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There were many leaders of different churches that got started early. The first "pope" was Bishop Thomas in 872 AD. The early chirch had no clergy until Constantine in 325 AD and the they only had bishops. Thomas was a Eastern Orhtodox Bishop who decided to strike out on his own and broke away from the church. He started the Roman Catholic church and the roman catholics are the only ones who have had Popes.
2007-05-16 15:32:58 · answer #3 · answered by bocasbeachbum 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Constantine was Pope from 708 to 715. He was a Syrian by birth and was consecrated pope on March 25, 708.
2007-05-16 15:25:02 · answer #4 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Peter, that is why he was called The Rock.
2007-05-16 15:32:11 · answer #5 · answered by Tammy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Peter, I think. (St.Peter)
Because he was killed there (Martyr)
And a part of the Vatican where the pope lives is called St.Peters Square and Bascillcia(sp)
2007-05-16 15:24:52 · answer #6 · answered by Ans2003 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Catholics will say it was the apostle Peter. Protestants say no, it was Constantine.
2007-05-16 15:26:29 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋