No, the Roman Catholic Church was not the head of Judea when Jesus was crucified. Here's why:
* Time Period: Jesus was crucified around 30-33 AD.
* Roman Rule: At that time, Judea was under Roman rule. The Roman Empire governed the region.
* Roman Governor: The Roman Governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate, held the authority to make decisions regarding matters of law and order, including sentencing Jesus to crucifixion.
* Religious Authority: The religious authority in Judea was primarily held by Jewish leaders, including the Sanhedrin (a council of Jewish elders and priests).
* Emergence of the Catholic Church: The Roman Catholic Church, as a distinct and organized institution, developed later. It traces its origins to the early Christian community in Rome, but it wasn't the governing power in Judea during Jesus' time.