Tags: Clerical Administrative Region, Diocese.

The Diocese of Rome (Latin: Dioecesis Urbis seu Romana Italian: Diocesi di Roma) is a diocese of the Catholic Church in Rome Italy. Its bishop is known as the Pope and is the Supreme Pontiff and leader of the Catholic Church. Established in the 1st century the current Bishop of Rome is Francis from 13 March 2013.

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area (km2)
8.81e+08
country
Italy, Vatican City
Established
1st century
jurisdiction
Diocese
location
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patron
Catherine of Siena, Paul the Apostle, Philip Neri, Lawrence of Rome, Saint Peter
province
List of the Roman Catholic dioceses in Italy
territory
Rome
latitude
41.8859
longitude
12.5062

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