Ultimately, however, Peter was the first pope.
I salute your faith... takes faith to believe many things..
Since Jesus came to make all religion and religions obsolete I doubt Peter started one..
I have faith that is true..
He didn't. He was an ignorant fisherman. The last thing he ever wanted was to be in charge of the church founded by Jesus Christ. It was not his choice; it was God's. Matthew 16:16-17
But of course Peter did not start one, Jesus Himself did. He anointed Peter as it's first leader, it's rock on which to build.
Matthew 16:18
"I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it."