Peter is often described as the spokesman of the disciples of Jesus. His original name was Simon, but Jesus renamed him Peter, or Petros, meaning ?rock.? He was called by Jesus for a special role and became the rst Pope of the Roman Catholic Church and the bearer of the keys to the kingdom of heaven. In honor of St. Peter?s occupation before becoming a disciple, all Popes wear a ?Fisherman?s Ring? which depicts Peter casting his nets.