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The '''Diocese of Rome''' (Latin: ''Dioecesis Urbis seu Romana'', Italian: ''Diocesi di Roma'') is a [[Latin Church]] [[archdiocese]] of the [[Catholic Church]] in [[Italy]], located in the [[Lazio]] region and encompassing [[Rome]] and parts of the [[Vatican City]]. Traditionally founded in the 1st century by [[Saint Peter]] and [[Saint Paul]], it serves as the [[Holy See]], the central governing authority of the global Catholic Church. The current bishop, [[Pope Francis]], has led since March 13, 2013, as the 266th pope and bishop of Rome. As of 2025, the diocese serves approximately 2,408,000 registered Catholics across 334 parishes, within a total population of about 2,872,800. The Diocese of Rome holds a unique role as the primatial see of the Catholic Church, with the pope exercising supreme authority over its governance and doctrine.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.diocesidiroma.it/en/ |title=Diocese of Rome |website=Diocesi di Roma |accessdate=2025-05-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/droma.html |title=Diocese of Rome |website=Catholic-Hierarchy |accessdate=2025-05-08}}</ref> | The '''Diocese of Rome''' (Latin: ''Dioecesis Urbis seu Romana'', Italian: ''Diocesi di Roma'') is a [[Latin Church]] [[archdiocese]] of the [[Catholic Church]] in [[Italy]], located in the [[Lazio]] region and encompassing [[Rome]] and parts of the [[Vatican City]]. Traditionally founded in the 1st century by [[Saint Peter]] and [[Saint Paul]], it serves as the [[Holy See]], the central governing authority of the global Catholic Church. The current bishop, [[Pope Francis]], has led since March 13, 2013, as the 266th pope and bishop of Rome. As of 2025, the diocese serves approximately 2,408,000 registered Catholics across 334 parishes, within a total population of about 2,872,800. The Diocese of Rome holds a unique role as the primatial see of the Catholic Church, with the pope exercising supreme authority over its governance and doctrine.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.diocesidiroma.it/en/ |title=Diocese of Rome |website=Diocesi di Roma |accessdate=2025-05-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/droma.html |title=Diocese of Rome |website=Catholic-Hierarchy |accessdate=2025-05-08}}</ref> | ||