Why is the authority that Jesus vested in Peter handed down to successors?
Here’s a quick Biblical reason why the current Pope continues to exercise Peter’s authority: In Isaiah 22, King Hezekiah has discovered that his household steward Shebna has been stealing money from...
View ArticleWho was the first pope?
The first pope was St. Peter. Christ sets the stage for Simon Peter as the first vicar, the visible and earthly head of the Church in Matthew 16:13-20. Christ accentuated Peter’s precedence among the...
View ArticleDoes the Pope go to Confession?
Short answer: yes. Papal infallibility only applies to declarations regarding Church doctrine. An infallible statement is usually made in response to doctrinal questions or disagreements, and they...
View ArticleDo all Popes become Saints after their death?
The short answer is no, not all Popes became Saints after their death. In total, there have been 265 Popes, including Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Of those 265 Popes, less than a third (78) are Saints,...
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What is the Eucharist?
The institution of the Eucharist is shown in this painting of the Last Supper by Juan de Juanes, c. 1560 In Catholic practice and belief, the Eucharist — also called “Holy Communion” — is the highest...
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