What the Bible Says About the Pope
“The Pope, Bishop of Rome and Peter’s successor, ‘is the perpetual and visible source and foundation of the unity both of the bishops and of the whole company of the faithful.’” (CCC 882)
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Why Are Popes Called Popes?
The word ‘pope’ isn’t found in Scripture, but the concept can be seen throughout the Bible.
Catholics Invited to Congratulate Benedict XVI on His 95th Birthday
“Admittedly — it had not been Easter Sunday, but only Holy Saturday. But the longer I think about it, the more it seems to me to be in keeping with the essence of our human life."
Christians Have Always Recognized the Pope’s Authority — Here’s Proof From the 1st Century
Why would early Christians in Corinth “obey” a bishop from hundreds of miles away in Rome?
Do You Have to Believe Everything the Pope Says?
Keep your eyes on Jesus! That is what the papacy — and all of Catholicism — is about.
My Reasons for Writing ‘The Next Pope’
Most cardinals have little knowledge of a prospective pope when they enter the Sistine Chapel to cast their vote. This book seeks to help remedy that.
What’s in a Title? In This Case, Infallible Truth
“The bishop of the Church of Rome, successor to St. Peter, is ‘head of the college of bishops, the Vicar of Christ and Pastor of the universal Church on earth.’” (CCC 936)
Pope Francis Prays for Government Leaders Facing the Coronavirus Crisis
Pope Francis recommended reading the Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles to understand how to live in a moment of crisis, noting that the early Church faced persecutions and difficulties that “put believers in crisis.”
