The Bishop of Rome, also known as the PONTIFF (7 letters), POPE (4 letters), SEE (3 letters), Thepope (7 letters) and Holyfather (10 letters), is the leader of the Catholic Church. He is considered to be the successor of Saint Peter, one of Jesus' original twelve apostles. The Bishop of Rome has authority over the entire Catholic Church and is responsible for making decisions on matters of faith and morals.