What is the Difference Between the Pope and the Prophet?
The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church, while the prophet leads The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are sometimes called Mormons. There are both similarities and differences between the two positions.
To understand the role of a prophet, one must first understand how the highest levels of the Mormon church is organized. At the head of the church is the prophet. He is assisted by two counselors (advisors) who share the workload and are chosen by the prophet himself. No one seeks for the position or campaigns for it. The prophet alone makes the choice through prayer and inspiration. These three, known as the First Presidency, oversee the workings of the worldwide church.
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