The bishop is the representative of the Church in the diocese and, because of his communion with the Pope, he is the representative of the whole Church, united by peace, love and unity. The Bishop of Rome is the Pope. He is the permanent and visible head, the foundation that unites all bishops and Christians. The bishop promotes and preserves the faith as a single... Catechesis on the Second Vatican Council, structure, with Fr Justolat Rafaralahimboa.