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The Papacy
Peter's role among the Apostles, the office of his successors, and what papal infallibility does and does not mean.
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Is the Church Invisible?
Is the true Church an invisible body of believers? Scripture and the Fathers say Christ founded one visible Church: the Catholic Church.
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Is the Pope "First Among Equals" or Head of the Church?
Orthodox say the pope is first among equals with a primacy of honor. Scripture and the first millennium show more: St. Peter's keys and real jurisdiction.
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Pope Honorius: Did a Pope Teach Heresy?
Was Pope Honorius a heretic? He was condemned by the Sixth Council, but that does not disprove papal infallibility. The council said Peter spoke through Agatho.
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Is the Pope the Antichrist?
Is the pope the Antichrist? A Catholic answer to Daniel 7, 2 Thessalonians 2, and Revelation 13, and how 1 John itself defines the antichrist.
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Was the Pope's Primacy Recognized in the First Millennium?
Was the pope's primacy recognized in the first millennium? What Catholics and Orthodox agree on, what councils and Fathers show, and what is disputed.
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Is the "Rock" in Matthew 16 Peter or His Faith?
Is the rock in Matthew 16:18 Peter or his faith? The Aramaic, the Greek, the context, and the Church Fathers point to Peter, rock because of his faith.
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What Does Papal Infallibility Actually Mean?
What does papal infallibility mean? Not that the pope is sinless or always right, but that Christ protects his definitive teaching on faith and morals.
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Was Peter Ever in Rome?
Was Peter ever in Rome? Yes. 1 Peter 5:13 writes from "Babylon," code for Rome, and every early writer who names where he died says Rome.
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Was Peter the First Pope? The Bible on the Rock and the Keys
Was Peter the first pope? Matthew 16, the keys of Isaiah 22, John 21 and the early Church show Christ made St. Peter the rock. Objections answered.