What is the purpose of the Vatican?

Answer 1

in my own words i think that the pope teach people about god and praying to the people

Answer 2

The pope is appointed the task proper to the papal office. He is actually, above all, an administrator. His duties include the protection of doctrine and the sources of revelation, the mandate to advance and consolidate the Church's mission to preach to all nations, the formation of schools and seminaries for Catholic education (usually done by local bishops), the regulation of correct discipline and rubrics among the faithful and in Catholic practice, to act as spokesperson of the Church to the world, the establishment and maintenance of the college of bishops as well as properly delegating Church authority for the running of the Church, the rare use of the papal charism of infallibility in a timely manner on those issues of Faith and Morals that require final clarification, to approve official Church documents and encyclicals for the education and edification of the faithful, to denounce error and immorality in the world and cure abuses in the Church, to pray for the Church and for the salvation of souls, to live his papacy worthily by doing his priestly duties as well as those of the papal office and thereby save his own soul.

Answer 3

Your local library might have a book on this if not check with a priest. There are many things that a pope does and has influences on. None. He is simply an elderly gentleman who wears interesting clothing and a large hat. It is a made up position that doesnt mean anything. Human beings have this strange urge to put people or objects up on a pedestal and look up and worship them. I think God put it in us, this urge. We do it with everything. Our own president is supposed to be our civil SERVANT, he is supposed to serve our will. But no, we all look up at him and treat him as extremely important and we click on our TV's and hang on every word he says. Dont like the president example? How about actors? They live in their own little secluded area and people pay money just to find out who they are dating and people join fan clubs and know every little detail about the celebrity they are worshipping like what color M&M's they like, their favorite kind of soap, and little nuances of lives that no person should know about another person. Not a lot has changed. People just moved from worshipping golden calves and Easter island heads to worshipping Leanardo Decaprio (sp?) and Brittany Spears. Its God, people, and not anyone else. None, The Pope just sits there as a role model for Christians and Catholics. Christians and Catholics from all over the world think that this man is God's servant. I think that the Pope is only there because people feel safer if they have someone that is meant to be a servant from God. I think people aren't willing to give up such a big part of Christian history even if it may not be true.

Answer 4

The pope is regarded as successor to St Peter. Being one of the apostles, Peter was subject to the same privileges and obligations as the other apostles. Bishops are the equivalent in today's Catholic Church.

However in Scripture Jesus promised that He would build His Church on Peter and He gave the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven to Peter alone. "You are Peter and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in Heaven." (Matthew Ch 16)

Taking this at face value the role/purpose of St Peter and his successors is to ensure access to the benefits of the Kingdom of Heaven for those authorized to receive them and this is supported by the instruction "feed my lambs", "feed my sheep". In order to maintain legal harmony between heaven and earth this passage of St Matthew's Gospel also provides that whatever he binds or looses on earth, apparently in the execution of this duty, will also be bound or loosed in heaven.

The Pope is the Bishop of Rome and he acts as the leader of the faithful under Jesus Who is the Head of the Catholic church. The Pope is the highest-ranking ordained member in the Catholic Church. His responsibilities include overseeing all decisions made by the Catholic Church, protecting the deposit of faith and seeking that the Church's mission on earth is being conducted. He alone may engage the special charism of the papal office by invoking infallibility on matters of religious doctrine that need final declaration, but this is rarely done. That is not to say he can wantonly change the views and meanings in Catholicism, before he makes such a decision he will spend much time praying on the matter and consulting others.

The pope's purpose is to govern the Universal Church so that all will be in communion and represent what Jesus founded, the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. In all other aspects he is a man, liable to sin and even disgrace should he fail in his office or basic virtues.

The pope is Bishop of Rome with Christ as the Head of the Catholic church. The word pope comes from the Greek word for shepherd. He is chosen from the cardinals by a unanimous vote to lead the church. There is an unbroken chain of popes starting with the Apostle Peter. Peter's original name was Simon but was changed to Peter when Jesus chose him the lead the church after Jesus' death. Peter comes from the word for stone and Peter was "the rock" on which the church was built. That is also why we have a pope today. Jesus selected a fallible, mortal but devout man to help lead his other followers and we continue this today. He is chosen by his colleagues as the best suited for the office from among them due to his piety, knowledge, administrative acumen and temperament. He is the spokesman of the Church and when new issues arise he is responsible for discerning the position of the Church based on Its doctrine, morals and tradition. Catholics do not worship him or think he is perfect or infallible, they do respect him and trust him as the vicar of Christ.

Answer also:The common people were given severely limited access to The Bible, and it had to stay that way. This stand afforded the clergy power over the masses. They did not want the common people dabbling in areas they considered to be their own domain.When and how, then, did the concept of a papacy come about? The idea that it was acceptable for one man to seek prominence over his fellow believers began to take root while the apostles were still alive. Shortly after the last of the apostles died, individuals began to gain more prominence. The Cambridge History of Christianity says: "Probably there was no single 'monarchical' bishop in Rome before the middle of the second century." By the third century, the bishop of Rome established himself as the highest authority, at least for parts of the church.* To add weight to the claim that the bishop of Rome has superior authority, some have compiled a list of Peter's successors.

Answer 5

Christ is our King and ruler of the Kingdom of Heaven. Being one of the apostles, Peter was subject to the same priveleges and obligations as the other apostles. Bishops are the equivalent in today's Catholic Church.

However in Scripture Jesus promised that He would build His Church on Peter and He gave the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven to Peter alone. "You are Peter and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in Heaven." (Matthew Ch 16)

Taking this at face value the role/purpose of St Peter and his successors is to ensure access to the benefits of the Kingdom of Heaven for those authorised to receive them and this is supported by the instruction "feed my lambs", "feed my sheep". In order to maintain legal harmony between heaven and earth this passage of St Matthew's Gospel also provides that whatever he binds or looses on earth, apparently in the execution of this duty, will also be bound or loosed in heaven. He is the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church,He continues the role St. Peter instituted after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ,who Instructed Peter in the establishment of His Church on earth.Peter then handed down this authority from Pope to Pope until the present day.

He is the head of the Catholic church and has the final say on everything pertaining thereto.

Answer 6

Catholic AnswerThe Pope's role is to be the Vicar of Christ on earth. As such, he is the visible head of the Church (Our Blessed Lord, is the invisible head of the Church).

The Holy Father is the successor of St. Peter, his role is the same as St. Peter (read St. Matthew Gospel 16:17-19), he is the Vicar of Christ, he receives the "keys of the kingdom". This is a reference to Isaiah where the Lord God is deposing the Vicar of the Davidic Kingdom and installing a new one. The King's Vicar ruled in the King's name. He was given the honor due to the King and obeyed as the King as he spoke with the authority of the King. The current pope inherits this responsibility and honor.

AnswerThe Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church. He makes decisions for the members of the Catholic Church, such as making people saints and editing the mass (if needed desirably).

The pope is regarded as successor to St Peter. Being one of the apostles, Peter was subject to the same priveleges and obligations as the other apostles. Bishops are the equivalent in today's Catholic Church. However in Scripture Jesus who is a King and ruler of the Kingdom of Heaven promised that He would build His Church on Peter and He gave the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven to Peter alone. "You are Peter and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it. I will give youthe keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in Heaven." (Matthew Ch 16) Taking this at face value the role/purpose of St Peter and his successors is to ensure access to the benefits of the Kingdom of Heaven for those authorised to receive them and this is supported by the instruction "feed my lambs", "feed my sheep". In order to maintain legal harmony between heaven and earth this passage of St Matthew's Gospel also provides that whatever he binds or looses on earth, apparently in the execution of this duty, will also be bound or loosed in heaven.

The pope is the bishop of Rome. That is his job.

By virtue of being bishop of Rome, he is also, ex officio:

• Metropolitan Archbishop of the Roman Province,
• Primate of Italy,
• Patriarch of the Latin Church,
• a Vicar of Christ (like every other bishop).

Although not formalized titles, part of his job is also to be head of the episcopal college and the primes inter pares(first among equals) of the patriarchs of particular churches. He is also called Supreme Pontiff (from Pontifex Maximus, meaning Supreme Bridge-Builder), which refers to his ecumenical task of maintaining or building unity among divided churches.

He is sovereign (head of state) of the Vatican City State.

He also has a couple of titles which are not job descriptions, like 'Servant of the Servants of God' and 'Successor of Peter'.

Answer 7

The Vatican serves as the head of the Catholic Church and the home of the Pope. It is an independent state that is ruled by the Pope, which gives limited secular rule to the Pope, whose main role is as a spiritual leader.

Answer 8

He's really just a public official who keeps the people calm. Hes almost like the churches icon who they use to do their bidding
my R.E teacher says it is to keep all the Catholics in one unit and he is the figure head of all the church.

Correction:

The pope is more than a 'figure head of the Church.' He is the leader of the Catholic Church and Vicar (representative) of Christ on earth. Sounds like your R.E. teacher needs some education himself.

Answer 9

To do God's will and to teach/spread God's word to others.