Diocese of Rome
seat of the Pope of the Catholic Church in Rome, Italy
The Diocese of Rome (Latin: Dioecesis Urbis seu Romana;[1] Italian: Diocesi di Roma) is a diocese under the jurisdiction of the Pope, who is also the Bishop of Rome. The first bishop of Rome was Saint Peter. The current bishop of Rome since 13 March 2013 is Pope Francis.
References
change- ↑ Annuario Pontificio 2012, p. 1
