The term pope is the name several churches give to their highest spiritual leader. In English, the term usually means the head of the Catholic Church. The most accurate information about the popes is published every year by the Holy See in the Annuario Pontificio.
Popes with the longest reigns
Including Peter, who was the first Bishop of Rome and the first pope, the list of the 11 longest-reigning popes includes:
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