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  1. St. Peter the Apostle (died 64 ce, Rome [Italy]) was a disciple of Jesus Christ, recognized in the early Christian church as the leader of the 12 disciples and by the Roman Catholic Church as the first of its unbroken succession of popes.
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    Pope St. Peter – The First Ever Pope Pope Saint Peter the Prince of the Apostles of Jesus Christ was the first ever pope in history the history of the papacy. He is also the longest serving pope ever. Other names used to describe him include Saint Peter, Simon and Simon Peter.
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    Papacy The Catholic Church speaks of the pope, the bishop of Rome, as the successor of Saint Peter. This is often interpreted to imply that Peter was the first Bishop of Rome. However, it is also said that the institution of the papacy is not dependent on the idea that Peter was Bishop of Rome or even on … See more

    Saint Peter (born Shimon Bar Yonah; died AD 64–68), also known as Peter the Apostle, Simon Peter, Simeon, Simon, or Cephas, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and one of the first leaders of the See more

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    The sources used to reconstruct the life of Peter can be divided in three groups:
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    According to the Epistle to the Galatians (2:11), Peter went to Antioch where Paul rebuked him for following the conservative line regarding the … See more

    Christians of different theological backgrounds are in disagreement as to the exact significance of Peter's ministry. For instance:
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    The New Testament presents Peter's original name as Simon (/ˈsaɪmən/ ; Σίμων, Simōn in Greek). In only two passages, his name is instead … See more

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    The Gospels and Acts portray Peter as the most prominent apostle, though he denied Jesus three times during the events of the crucifixion. According to the Christian tradition, Peter was the first disciple to whom Jesus appeared, balancing Peter's denial and restoring … See more

    The Roman Martyrology assigns 29 June as the feast day of both Peter and Paul, without thereby declaring that to be the day of their deaths. Augustine of Hippo says in his Sermon … See more

     
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    Pope Saint Peter the Prince of the Apostles of Jesus Christ was the first ever pope in history the history of the papacy. He is also the longest serving pope ever. Other names used to describe …

  8. St. Peter - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online

    Peter, who was also known as Simon Peter of Cephas, is considered the first Pope. Despite his papacy, Peter had humble beginnings and became one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He was ordained by Jesus in the 'Rock of My …

  9. The Inspiring Life and Legacy of Saint Peter: The First …

    Jun 29, 2023 · We celebrate the life and legacy of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ and the first Pope of the Roman Catholic Church! From his humble beginnings as a fisherman to his leadership in …

  10. Who Was the First Pope? - Official Catholic Business …

    The question of who was the first pope leads us back to the apostolic times, to one of Jesus Christ’s closest disciples—St. Peter. This article delves into the life of St. Peter, his role as the first pope, and how the papacy began, providing a …

  11. Who was the first pope - DailyHistory.org

    Traditionally, in the Roman Catholic Church, St. Peter (formally Simon) is regarded as the first pope in spite of the fact that the word “pope” would not have been attributed to Peter himself. There are several separate, interwoven …

  12. Saint Peter | Apostle and First Pope

    Saint Peter, born Simon, stands as a central figure in Christian history, revered as the first Pope and a principal apostle of Jesus Christ. His life, spanning from approximately 1 BC to 64-68 AD, …

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