Guest Oalfa Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 You know, as absolutism was that people believed that kings were chosen by God, do Catholic believe the pope is appointed, chosen by God? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontifex Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 As Catholics, we believe that the Holy Spirit is operative in the Church. Therefore, there is an unbroken succession of appointed men from Peter to John Paul II. The words of Jesus, "Tu es Petrus" echo throughout the ages. We believe that the Pope is the Vicar of Christ on earth, appointed by men under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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