<P> The Catholic Church , also known as the Roman Catholic Church , is the largest Christian church , with more than 1.299 billion members worldwide . As one of the oldest religious institutions in the world , it has played a prominent role in the history and development of Western civilisation . The church is headed by the Bishop of Rome , who is known as the Pope . The church 's doctrines are summarised in the Nicene Creed . Its central administration , the Holy See , is in the Vatican City , an enclave within Rome , Italy . </P>
<P> The Catholic Church , also known as the Roman Catholic Church , is the largest Christian church , with more than 1.299 billion members worldwide . As one of the oldest religious institutions in the world , it has played a prominent role in the history and development of Western civilisation . The church is headed by the Bishop of Rome , who is known as the Pope . The church 's doctrines are summarised in the Nicene Creed . Its central administration , the Holy See , is in the Vatican City , an enclave within Rome , Italy . </P>
which title is used for the leader of the roman catholic church
which title is used for the leader of the roman catholic church
the Bishop of Rome , who is known as the Pope
the Bishop of Rome , who is known as the Pope