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What are the Pope’s titles?

These are as follows:

  • The Bishop of Rome.
  • Vicar of Christ – This title emphasises the fact that the Pope is seen as the visible and supreme head of the church on earth and Vicar (‘Substitute’) of Christ.
  • Successor of the Prince of the Apostles – That is, the successor to Peter, who was the leader of the Apostles and is also considered the first Pope.
  • Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church – The original term used was Pontifex Maximus or High Priest.
  • Primate (Archbishop) of Italy.
  • Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Roman Province.
  • Sovereign of the State of the Vatican City
  • Servant of the Servants of God – A title first used by Pope Gregory the Great.

The title ‘Patriarch of the West’ is no longer used.

Source: EWTN

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