Bishop of rome, leader of the worldwide catholic church, and head of state of the vatican city
The term Pope refers to the bishop of Rome, who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church and the spiritual leader of the worldwide Catholic community . The Pope is based in Vatican City, an independent city-state located within Rome, Italy . The title "Pope" has been in use since around the year 600 and is derived from the Latin word "papa," which means father .
Bishop of rome, leader of the worldwide catholic church, and head of state of the vatican city