LEADERS OF THE CHURCH

PETER

• Originally named Simon Peter
• Chosen by Jesus to lead his Church on Earth
• Venerated as a Saint
• The first bishop of Rome and the first Pope
• His feast day is June 29

POPE FRANCIS

• Jorge Mario Bergoglio
• First pope born outside Europe since St. Gregory III
• First Pope from the Americans
• Former Archbishop of Buenos Aires
• Chemical technician turned priest

WHAT IS A POPE?

• The Bishop of Rome
• Leader of the worldwide Catholic Church
• Importance comes from role as the successor of Peter
• Pope comes from the Latin word papa
• Papa is a child's word for father in Latin

VICAR OF THE CHURCH

• Vicar of Christ has had many meanings throughout history
• Original meaning was "earthly representative of God"
• Title is now used In reference to the bishops
• Especially the Bishop of Rome
• The Pope is God's representative on Earth

APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION

• The line of bishops stretching back to the Apostles
• The passing of power down through the Popes
• Considered essential for orders and sacraments to be valid

ARCHBISHOP OF PHILADELPHIA

• Duty to teach, sanctify, and govern God's people
• Source of unity and sign of that unity
• Link of unity with all other bishops
• Chaput makes sure that the Archdiocese runs properly
• Is the head of the Archdiocese schools, and churches