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Saint Peter is more than just the first Pope he is also an influence for his successors. Popes that have come after him have looked back to his actions and teachings to make important decisions within the Church. Jesus chose him out of 12 Apostles and trusted him to be the rock of his Church. But there is still a question that many people don't know how to answer about Jesus' decision. Why Peter?

Peter was a strong believer. When Jesus resurrected Peter was the first to believe that Jesus had risen from the dead. Peter was also the one to spread the word that Jesus had resurrected. Peter was also trustworthy. Jesus trusted him with his Church, to be the rock of it. He was also the first Apostle to perform miracles in the name of the Lord.

As someone think about the first Pope people think about someone that has always had faith and never betrayed Christ. Making Peter a leader of the Church may sound strange because the gospels tells us about Peter’s faithlessness, like his three denials of Jesus. Peter’s mistakes are an example of weakness or sinfulness, but he was able to overcame this through his faith in Jesus. After Jesus' resurrection he went to various places preaching Jesus' message and convert people to Christianity. His faith in Jesus and God was stronger than anything else and I think that is the reason for why Jesus chose him. He was a great example of someone who made mistakes but overcame them.

There are many things Peter has taught his successors. Peter has taught the popes that have come after him that it's alright to make mistake and be weak at times, but we have to have hope that our faith in God will help us overcome whatever they are facing-- as in problems within the Church or personal life problems. Peter has also taught his successors that they have to be faithful and loyal to God at all times. They also have to think about what's best for the laity and what will make God happy.

In conclusion Peter was a great leader and he loved his faith. His mistakes made him realise that his faith in God was bigger than any other power. And that's what made him a great Pope.