A to Z Challenge – P is for …

Popes

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The papacy is the longest succession of individuals to hold the same office. We are now on our 266th pope, seven of which have reigned during my lifetime.

The influence these men – learned, worldy elected by their peers – have had upon the world should not be underestimated. However I only have an hour for lunch so let’s do some sound bites.

The first pope – St Peter, the apostle and Christ’s most trusted disciple [despite that b...