He is the Bishop of Rome, Vicar of the universal Church, Primate of Italy; hmong others. As the Bishop of Rome he is the head of the Latin or Roman rite. This is by far the largest rite in the Church.

Far from being outmoded, then as now, the Church's teaching is revolutionary - and it works! 4. Why does the Church interfere in the sex lives of couples? It's really just a private matter between us.

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