Catholic What Is the Role of the Bishop of Rome? Published April 21, 2026 Reading time 1 min read What Is the Role of the Bishop of Rome? In one sentence Why this matters Key Scripture Catholic core teaching Primacy, service, and unity Historical development Terms to know Common misunderstandings Continue reading Share this article Related reading What Is Papal Infallibility?A Catholic catechetical explanation of papal infallibility.Read article What Is Papal Primacy?A Catholic catechetical explanation of papal primacy.Read article What Is Church Authority?A Catholic catechetical explanation of authority in the Church.Read article Previous What Is the Eucharist? Next What Is the Church?
