The Roman Catholic Church believes that the Pope is the leader of the Church and the Bishop of Rome. Catholics believe that the Pope is the direct successor of St Peter, who was one of Jesus' apostles and was appointed by Jesus as the leader of his church[^4]. The Catholic Church believes that Jesus gave Peter a special role among his apostles and that this role has been passed down through history to each successive Bishop of Rome[^6]. 

The Eastern Orthodox Church does not accept this view of papal primacy and instead believes in a more collegial model of church governance[^3]. The Orthodox Church recognizes that Peter was an important figure in early Christianity but does not believe that he was given any special authority over other apostles[^3]. 

I hope this helps clarify some of your questions. Let me know if you have any other questions or if there's anything else I can help you with!

[^3]: Pope | Definition, Title, List of Popes, & Facts | Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/pope.
[^4]: Why is the Pope the Leader of the Catholic Church? - Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/development-of-papal-primacy-250645.
[^6]: Here’s Why Protestants Reject the Authority of the Pope. https://christianityfaq.com/protestants-reject-authority-pope/.
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