Interesting Facts About Popes

The Roman Catholic Church is the largest of the three major branches of Christianity, there is nearly one billion Roman Catholics in the world. The leader of the church, the pope, is one of the most powerful men alive. More than 260 people hvae held the office since the time of St. Peter, who is traditionally viewed as the first pope. The pope has been a source of curiosity and fascination for 2,000 years.