Questions tagged [papacy]
Questions concerning the office and the role of the pope.
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How is the "perpetual" excommunication of Acacius by Felix III currently understood in Catholicism?
Around AD 485, the patriarch of Constantinople, Acacius, was excommunicated by Pope Felix III, in a dispute over both theology and authority. This excommunication, however, seems unique in that it ...
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What is the Roman Catholic Church doctrinal justification of its perceived opposition or support of the independence of Catalonia?
According to the New York Daily News,
Vida Nueva (New Life) internet publication said the pope told Spain's new ambassador to the Vatican, Gerardo Bugallo, that the Holy See is against all self-...
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Was William of Ockham the first sedevacantist?
Ockham (cf. this article on him by the Catholic logician Paul V. Spade) invented his dead-end nominalist philosophy in order to justify his being against the papacy (cf. Thomist John Deely's Four Ages ...
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How were Bishops Appointed in England Prior to the Anglican Schism
The following question is a bit of a follow-up to On Bishops Who Refused to Sign Henry VIII's Oath of Succession?.
In an article "The Cardinal Martyr of England" found here: Catholic ...
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According to Catholicism, which popes have been elected to the papacy without being in priestly orders?
According to Catholicism, which popes have been elected to the papacy without being in priestly orders?
I was recently reading about Pope Leo X on Wikipedia. It claims that he was the last Pope “not ...
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Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich's Prophecy on the Two Popes
I would like to know the source (a book, I presume) that speaks about Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich's "Prophecy of the two popes.''
Every online site that I recall, which speaks about it, has ...
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What is the Biblical basis for Peter being the leader of the apostles?
The Roman Catholic church claims that the apostle Peter was the first bishop of Rome, that he was the leader of the other apostles/bishops, and that since the pope is the rightful heir of Peter's ...
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What degree of authority does the Pope hold to reveal and declare doctrine, or the word of God?
When Jesus was on the Earth, He (obviously) held the authority to declare whatever doctrine he wished, as the ultimate authority in His church.
On a tier just below that, prophets like Moses were ...
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Why does the Roman Catholic Church consider beatification of the pope?
If the pope is infallible, than what significance does beautifying and canonizing him have? They did both to Pope John Paul II, but it seems odd that the Church wants to make him a saint, unless I am ...
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On the Canonization of St. Poeman the Great and the Origin of His Epithet?
Often quoted in the "Sayings or the Desert Fathers," St. Poeman is venerated in the Roman Catholic Church, as well as some of the Eastern Orthodox churches.
QUESTION: Was St. Poeman ever ...
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How is excommunication handled during an interregnum?
Not that I'm plotting anything heinous, but can one be excommunicated or have excommunication lifted during an interregnum?
I think, but I'm not positive, that some offenses that carry excommunication ...
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St. Athanasius on Papacy?
What did St. Athanasius believe about the Papacy and are there any special mentions of the bishop of Rome in his writings?
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Pope anti-christ Protestant belief? [duplicate]
There is no other Head of the Church but the Lord Jesus Christ (Eph
1:22; Col 1:18): nor can the Pope of Rome, in any sense be head
thereof; but is that Antichrist, that man of sin and son of ...
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Did any of the Early Church Fathers believe in the supremacy of St. Peter? [duplicate]
Catholics believe that the Early Church Fathers held to the primacy of St. Peter (ie that Christ gave authority to St. Peter and to his successors to lead the church), but did any of the Early Church ...
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How did the western Church arrive at such a state of corruption by the sixteenth century?
I want to know what went wrong in the Church for it to end up corrupt by the 16th century.
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How central is the claim the pope is the antichrist to Protestant theology?
When I read through Luther's writings awhile back, I noticed he said the pope was the antichrist. I thought this was just some of Luther's usual hyperbolic rhetoric. However, I've learned that many (...
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What is a brief history on the idea that the Pope is the Antichrist?
I am quite familiar with the Reformers' opposition to the Papacy, and many said the Pope is the Antichrist. What confuses me is this quote from that same page:
In calling the pope the "...
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What was the first infallible statement made by a pope?
According to the Catholic Church, what was the first infallible statement made by a pope, by himself, outside an ecumenical council?
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Could the pope adopt a child?
In conversations with my son (topic irrelevant), he mentioned the idea of being the son of the Pope. I told him that would not be possible (celibacy vow), but he immediately countered: "What if ...
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The Pope is resigning. How does a living pope confer his authority?
I read that Pope Benedict XVI is resigning. I don't know much about Catholic/papal authority as it relates to leading the Church, but as far as I can remember, a pope dies before another one takes the ...
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What happens if the Cardinals who voted against the Pope get stuck with a Pope they don't like?
What happens if the Cardinals get stuck with a Pope they don't like? Do they still have to obey him?
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Did St. John Chrysostom believe in papal primacy?
Did St. John Chrysostom believe in papal papacy—i.e., that the pope has supreme power and primacy over the entire Church?
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Bishop of Antioch? [duplicate]
If the Bishop of Rome is the successor of Saint Peter, why isn't the Bishop of Antioch the pope? Before Peter went to Rome, he was the Patriarch of Antioch. Shouldn't his successors in Antioch have ...
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To whom do the Eastern Orthodox Church's believe the "Keys to the Kingdom" were given by Jesus?
"I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind
on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth
shall be loosed in heaven.” (Matthew 16:19)
This is the ...
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Did the early church believe in the supremacy of Rome? [duplicate]
Did the early church fathers believe in the supremecy of rome and if so where is the evidance for this? Roman Catholics claim that the church of rome has supreme authority as it is the church of the ...
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When did Peter become the first Pope, according to Roman Catholic tradition?
Roman Catholic doctrine teaches that the apostle Peter was the first Pope. Exactly when did this occur?
I can imagine a few different options
When Jesus addressed Peter in Matthew:
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What is the "city of seven hills" in St. Malachy's Popes Prophecy?
Reading through St. Malachy's Popes Prophecy, I couldn't understand a particular phrase:
Peter the Roman, who will nourish the sheep in many tribulations; when
they are finished, the city of ...
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Did the early church believe that St. Peter was the first pope?
Roman Catholics believe that St. Peter was the first Pope, had primacy over the church and was given a pastoral role by the Lord Jesus Christ himself, we know the scripture argument for the papacy, ...
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How does the Catholic Church explain their interpretation of Matthew 16:19 (Simon Peter as the first Pope) in light of Matthew 18:18?
In Matthew 16:18–19, Jesus says:
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
And I will give unto ...
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St.Thomas Aquinas on Papacy
What are the writings of St.Thomas Aquinas on papacy and church authority?
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Are there any names a Pope can’t choose?
Now beyond the obvious - such as the fact that you can’t select the name and monicker of a real Pope in the past, are there any specific regulations on the naming system?
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According to the Catholic magisterium, are sedevacantists by definition schismatics?
This is both a terminology question and a Catholic doctrine question regarding the status of sedevacantists, that is, those who reject the current pope as illegitimate. I found the following Catholic ...
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What are the primary differences between the Roman Pontificate and the LDS President? [duplicate]
Both the Catholic and Mormon faiths have a sort of hierarchical structure within their respective Churches. At the top we see two contrasting roles, the Mormon President (filled by people such as ...
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When Pope Francis dies, is Pope Benedict automatically the 'new' leader for a short period?
Benedict XVI is, after his resignation in 2014, still pope. Does this mean that if the current Pope Francis suddenly dies that he will become automatically the new pope for a period until a new pope ...
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How is the claim that the doctrine of Papal Infallibility has always existed within the Church substantiated?
These three related questions regarding Magisterial authority, the Church as custodian of truth, and the authority of Church tradition have brought up this new question.
The dogmatic definition (ex ...
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Is the idea that a Pope may be anti-Christ, the same as basically saying the chair of St. Peter is vacant?
Is the idea that a Pope may be anti-Christ, the same as basically saying the chair of St. Peter is vacant?
Chair of St. Peter refers to an actual chair, but also the spiritual leadership. In 2012, ...
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Do any denominations teach that the Pope is an antichrist?
I've heard the claim, mainly from Fundamentalists but also from some Lutherans, that the Pope is an antichrist. Are there any Protestant denominations that specifically teach this, whether it be in ...
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Has a pope ever been corrected publicly by a non-cleric in the presence of cardinals because of his immoral conduct?
Has a pope ever been corrected publicly by a non-cleric in the presence of cardinals because of his immoral behavior?
As we all know, popes are not immune to living sinful lives. In fact, several ...
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May the Pope waive the requirements of Canon Law in the appointment of bishops?
Earlier this year, as part of the effort to normalize relations between the Vatican and China, the New York Times reported that the Vatican asked one of its bishops to step down to make way for a ...
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When did a "formal act of correction" of a pope's statement happen in the past?
In this article Cardinal Raymond Burke has now indicated the cardinals are contemplating a “formal correction” should the pope fail to address their concerns.
Also, he states:
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Can a pope be a heretic?
Say for example a Pope infallibly declares that Mary was not a virgin, and is currently rotting in Hell. This obviously contradicts established Catholic Dogma. What would happen in this case? Would ...
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What are the significant differences between the Priesthood of the Israelites and the Priesthood of the Catholic Church?
When I research on the Catholic Priesthood, many apologists and theologians will make comparisons between Israelite priests and Catholic priests, especially in reference to the Pope guiding the church....
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What is the earliest example of the observance of a Pope in Rome?
The Pope in Rome has (arguably) succession all the way back to Peter. I am wondering what the earliest acknowledgment of some kind of pastoral power over the church in Rome, whether it be in letter or ...
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When does the Pope speak ex cathedra?
The Catholic Church considers the Pope infallible, but only in limited circumstances. The Pope is a human being like the rest of us, and capable of sinning. However, when the Pope speaks ex cathedra, ...
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Were the Dictatus Papae considered to be spoken "ex cathedra"?
In 1075, Pope Gregory the Seventh decreed the Dictatus Papae, also called the Papal Dictats. One part of the document makes the claim that:
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Are the arguments made by Popes in "social encyclicals" religious in nature?
Many Catholic friends of mine are seeking religious exemptions to the various Covid-19 mandates. Especially ones who either work from home can prove acquired immunity.
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What level of submission do Catholics give to random things the Pope says?
I was listening to the Megyn Kelly show Episode 193 about 1:30 into it with her interview with Alan Dershowitz he called her something like a heretic for having views contrary to Pope Francis on the ...
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Why are Sts. Peter and Linus not on the cool scrollbar-of-the-popes on vatican.va
I was about to add a glib comment in answer to another post in a act totally unbecoming of a stackexchange moderator, when I noticed that the effect would have been completely lost on the OP owing to
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What are the arguments for the Holy Magisterium?
What is the best piece of evidence Catholics have that Jesus started a Petrine ministry with Peter that follows succession?
Bonus question: Who succeeded Peter?
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What is the implication of "munus"?
In the Declaratio, Pope Emeritus Benedictus XVI renounced the exercise of the munus, but not the munus itself. So what is the munus and what are the implications of the renunciation of the exercise ...
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