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The long line of the papacy: Francis' death renews focus on the church's most powerful figures
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Several popes have been considered "great" in the interim since Pope Peter was blessed by Jesus Christ as the first leader of the church.
Christ had appointed him the inaugural Bishop of Rome, and the papal church – St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City – is named in his honor. Charles Creitz is a reporter for Fox News Digital.
St. Peter’s writings to persecuted people in the Asia Minor region are also chronicled in the New Testament’s epistles. He joined Fox News in 2013 as a writer and production assistant.
Charles covers media, politics and culture for Fox News Digital.
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