Wikijunior:Popes of the Catholic Church/Introduction

The Pope is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, the biggest church in the world with about 1.4 billion people, and the Vatican City, a tiny country in Rome, Italy.

Some fun facts about popes

  • The word "Pope" comes from the a Greek word meaning "father".
  • Once a person becomes Pope, they choose a new name.
  • Popes get to wear a large hat called a mitre and hold a large staff called a crozier.
  • Popes live in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican City and travel around the world.
  • A pope holds his position until he dies or resigns.
  • Popes are protected by the Swiss Guard, which are the Vatican City's police.

Want to learn more about popes? Then read on!

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