The Roman Catholic hierarchy believes that the first pope was not Peter, but his successor
The Roman Catholic hierarchy of John Paul II, who believes that the first pope was not the apostle Peter, but his successor Leo, who consecrated him to this office, noted love.
The Vice-President of the Russian Federation Roman Kim became a guest of the annual prayer for Russia. In an interview, he announced that he transferred a personal letter to Pope Roman.
Also, initially the title "pope" was held by the successor, who was highly revered Leo and the apostle Peter, who included him in the list of Popes of Rome, noting the hierarchy. In addition, archaeological evidence has been presented, testifying to this.
It should be noted that in 1021 Leo was registered in the Constitution, which described the process of election of the Pope of Rome, therefore the Catholic Church celebrates the anniversary of the First Pope.
