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2007-11-10 03:34:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The Pope (always capitalized) used to be called the bishop of Rome, but in about the 7th century, began to be called by the title of Pope. The Pope is a Roman Catholic office, and those who do not agree with the teachings of that Church tend to downplay the Pope's authority. It is those people who would mainly call the Pope just a Bishop.
2007-11-10 05:32:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No the Pope actually sits in Vatican City which is technically a separate state in the city of Rome. He is not a bishop. That is a title that is used for a lower level. There are bishops, then cardinals, then the Pope. There's only one Pope and he's it.
2007-11-10 03:39:58 · answer #2 · answered by Penny 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
In addition to being the head bishop (senior pastor) of the worldwide Catholic Church, the Pope is also Bishop of Rome.
As Bishop of Rome he has the responsibility for all 2.4 million Catholics in the Archdiocese of Rome.
http://www.vicariatusurbis.org/
http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/droma.html
With love in Christ.
2007-11-10 13:59:40 · answer #3 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.. The Pope is the Head of the entire Catholic Church, world wide.. He has cardinals who assist him and when the pope passes away, other cardinals are up for nomination of Pope. The other cardinals vote in secret for the next pope. They continue voting until they reach a decision.. Then the new Pope is announced to the world..
2007-11-10 03:58:07 · answer #4 · answered by Joanie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you refer to the protestant reformation in England under Henry V111 (16th C) when we began calling His Holiness 'The Bishop of Rome' to say he had no authority over the Church of England.
2007-11-10 03:44:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋