Who were leaders in the Roman Catholic Church?
The leaders in the Roman Catholic Church were the bishops of Rome… now known as popes. .
Roman Catholic Answer The leaders in the Roman Catholic Church were (and are, to this day) the Apostles, and their successors, the Bishops, as appointed by Our Blessed Lord. The Pope is the Vicar of Christ, and the Bishop in Rome. He is the head of the College of Bishops.