Pope (Iearth)
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Bishop of Montemera Pontifex maximus Pope | |
|---|---|
| Catholic | |
 Pope Clement III in 2023 | |
| Incumbent: Pope Clement III | |
| Style | His Holiness |
| Location | |
| Residence | Montemara |
| Headquarters | Montemara |
| Information | |
| First holder | Saint Peter |
| Denomination | Church of Verdusa |
| Established | 1st century |
| Diocese | Montemara |
The pope, also known as supreme pontiff or sovereign pontiff, is the bishop of Montemera, head of the worldwide Church of Verdusa, and also serves as head of state or sovereign of the Montemera City State since the eighth century. From a Catholic viewpoint, the primacy of the pope is largely derived from his role as the apostolic successor to Saint Peter, to whom primacy was conferred by Jesus. The current pope is Pope Clement III, who was elected in 2023 after the death of Pope Marcellinus II.