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What Do Catholics Believe About the Pope?
Who is the Pope, and why does he matter? Discover his role as St. Peter’s successor, his authority, and how he is chosen to lead the Church.
The Pope’s Role in the Church
Catholics believe the pope continues the mission of Saint Peter, whom Jesus Christ made the foundation of his Church. As Jesus declares in Matthew 16:18,In saying these words, Jesus establishes Peter’s unique role among the apostles, and he also guarantees the Church will endure until his Second Coming. To accomplish this mission, Jesus institutes a visible leadership structure founded on Peter and the other apostles (Eph. 2:19-20), one which continues in their apostolic successors (Acts 1:15-26; see Isa. 22:15-25).“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it.”