[Barnacle]

There is no biblical evidence that suggests that Peter was ever in Rome, much less died there or ever became Pope. Well Doug, there is no Biblical evidence that you exist, but I'll take your word for it that you do.

[DouglasKC]

Well Doug, there is no Biblical evidence that you exist, but I'll take your word for it that you do.

Sure there is:

Col 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

However, I am heartened to hear you acknowledge that there is no biblical evidence that Peter was ever in Rome. Now if your tradition had chosen Paul as the first pope in Rome then it would have been an easier sell because Paul was actually recorded as having been in Rome.