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Catholics, being Christian believe that Jesus Christ is The Most Important. The pope is the successor of Peter, who Jesus Christ made head of his church.
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What do Catholics and Protestants think of the Pope?
Most Catholics think of the Pope as their Holy Father, Christ's vicar on Earth, the heir of Saint Peter and the head of their Church. Most Protestants think of the Pope as the crowning symbol of Catholicism's apostasy from the anti-establishment teaching of Jesus. You don't ask about Orthodox Christians, most of whom consider both Protestants and Catholics to be pagans.
Why is Peter important to the Catholic faith?
Catholics believe that Jesus appointed Peter to be His representative on Earth and to teach Christians. The pope is the successor of Peter and continues to represent Jesus on earth by teaching.
What significance do Catholics put on the Pope?
The Pope represents Jesus on Earth until the second Coming. He is the leader of more than one billion Catholics and a lot of other Christians around the world.
Who is in charge of Catholics?
Jesus Christ is in charge through his vicar on earth Pope Benedict XVI.
Do Catholics believe that they may pray to God or Jesus without going through the pope for prayer and forgiveness?
Catholics have never had to seek the permission of the pope to pray to God the Father, Son or Holy Spirit. Nor do they need permission from the pope to pray to the saints for intercession.
Why do Mormons reject the POPE?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) reject the Pope because they aren't Catholic. Only Catholics follow the Pope.
Who was the leader of the Catholics?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe leader of the Catholics is Our Blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His vicar on earth is the Holy Father, currently Pope Benedict XVI.
Is there a modern leader in Christianity?
The modern leader of the church is the same as has always been the case: Jesus ChristThe Pope for Catholics.
Is the pope higher than the queen?
To Catholics, at least, the pope is much more important than any president, monarch, or dictator.
Does the pope think he is above god?
The pope communicates the will of God. He is God's highest servant among mankind. According to Catholics, at least.
Why is Rome holy to Catholics?
Because Rome is where the successor of St. Peter is the bishop. This person is the pope. St. Peter was given special authority by Jesus and was martyred in Rome. When he died, the his authority went to the next pope. The pope now is Pope Benedict XVI. Paul was also martyred in Rome and he is also very important to Christianity.
Do Catholics have a pope?
Yes. Pope Francis.
