A diocese is a geographic area into which the Church is organized throughout the world. Each diocese is made up of many parishes and is led by a bishop.
Successor
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A successor is one who follows or comes after. The bishops are the successors of the Apostles.
Hierarchy
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The hierarchy is the leadership of the Church. The pope is the head of the Church on earth and the bishop of Rome. He works together with all of the world’s bishops to teach all that Jesus commanded and make disciples of all the world.
Angelus
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The Angelus is a traditional prayer led by the pope every Sunday afternoon, often from his window, overlooking St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. Afterward, he typically gives a brief message or teaching.
