Simon Peter

First bishop, Rome

Simon Peter is the apostle better known simply as Peter—the fisherman whom Jesus called to become a "fisher of men" and later designated the rock upon which the church would be built.

The full name Simon Peter appears in biblical and religious contexts, distinguishing him from other Simons in the New Testament.

Peter is considered the first pope by Catholic tradition.

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Disciple who betrayed Christ

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spiritual identity as disciple

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