List of popes (graphical)

For the standard chronological listing, please see list of popes.

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This is a graphical list of Popes of the Roman Catholic Church.

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While the term "Pope" (Latin: papa, "father'") is used in several churches to denote their high spiritual leaders, this title in English usage generally refers to the supreme head of the Roman Catholic Church. The title itself has been used officially by the head of the Roman Catholic Church since the tenure of Pope Siricius, and there have been either 265 or 266 popes, depending on whether a source counts Stephen II.

Related Topics:
Pope - Latin - English - Roman Catholic Church - Pope Siricius - Stephen II

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The pope also bears the spiritual titles Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Jesus Christ, Successor of St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles, Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church, Patriarch of the West, Primate of Italy, Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Roman Province and Servant of the Servants of God.

Related Topics:
Bishop - Rome - Vicar - Jesus - Christ - St. Peter - Prince - Apostles - Supreme Pontiff - Universal Church - Patriarch - Primate - Italy - Archbishop - Metropolitan - Servant of the Servants of God

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Since 1929, the pope's temporal title has been Sovereign in the State of the Vatican City.

Related Topics:
1929 - Sovereign - Vatican City

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