Diocese of Rome

The Diocese of Rome ( latin Dioecesis Urbis seu Romana, Diocese of the city or diocese of Rome) was founded in the 1st century. The Bishop of Rome is also Primate of Italy and leader ( pope ) of the Catholic Church. He does not carry out the office of Metropolitan of the Roman ecclesiastical province.

Cathedral is the Lateran Basilica.

The leadership of the official business is largely delegated to the Cardinal Vicar, whose official title is Vicar General of His Holiness for the Diocese of Rome ( latin Vicarius Generalis dioecesis Romanae ).

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