Who founded the Catholic church?
The Catholic Church traces its origins to Jesus Christ, who, according to Christian belief, established the Church through his teachings, death, and resurrection. Catholics believe that Jesus appointed Saint Peter as the first leader of the Church, calling him the "rock" upon which the Church would be built (Matthew
16:18).
Over time, the leadership of the Church was passed down through the popes, beginning with Peter, making the Catholic Church one of the oldest continuous institutions in history