Pope
Pope
Pope (/poʊp/; from Latin: papa, from Greek: πάππας, pappas, a child's word for father) is the title for the bishop of Rome, the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Etymology
The word Pope is derived from the Latin papa, which is a colloquial term for "father". This term has its roots in the Greek word πάππας (pappas), a child's word for father. The title was first used in the early centuries of the Christian Church to denote a bishop or patriarch.
Related Terms
- Bishop: A bishop is an ordained member of the Christian clergy who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight.
- Roman Catholic Church: The Roman Catholic Church, also known as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with approximately 1.3 billion baptised Catholics worldwide.
- Papacy: The papacy is the office and jurisdiction of the Bishop of Rome, who is known as the Pope.
- Vatican: The Vatican, also known as the Vatican City State, is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and the residence of the Pope.
- Cardinal (Catholic Church): A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical leader, considered a Prince of the Church, and usually an ordained bishop of the Roman Catholic Church.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pope
- Wikipedia's article - Pope
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