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The Pope holds the "Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven" according to scripture. These "keys" were first given to St. Peter by Jesus Christ (Matthew 16:15-19). It is the understanding of the Church that these keys are then passed on to his Successors in his post as head of the Church.
For a more learned discussion on this topic you may want to consult these two pages:
http://www.catholic.com/library/Peter_the_Rock.asp
http://www.catholic.com/library/Origins_of_Peter_as_Pope.asp
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∙ 10y agoSuccessor of St. Peter means that the Pope walks in St. Peter's footsteps. Peter will guide the Pope, while Peter is being guided by the Holy Spirit.
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What saint is the pope successor to?
The pope is the successor to St. Peter the Apostle.
Who was the pope of Rome after Peter?
Linus is believed to have been the successor of Saint Peter.
Is the pope the false prophet?
No. He is the Successor of St. Peter the Apostle.
Do Catholics think the pope is as important as Jesus?
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.
What is the pope to the Catholic Church?
The pope is the vicar (representative) of Christ on earth. He is a successor of Pope Peter who was named as the first leader of Christianity about the year 33 AD.
Do Catholics believe the pope has the same power as St. Peter?
Roman Catholic AnswerYes, of course, each pope is the successor of St. Peter, holding his responsibilities as Our Blessed Lord's Vicar on earth.
What aurthority does the pope have on the church?
As the successor of Saint Peter, supreme authority is vested in the Pope. He has universal jurisdiction and all Catholic bishops may only use their authority when they are in communion with the Pope.
Who is the successor of St. Peter and leader of the Catholic Church?
Catholic AnswerThe successor to Saint Peter, and the Bishop of Rome, is the Vicar of Christ and the Holy Father, the Pope, who resides in the Vatican. As of April 2012, it has been Pope Benedict XVI since he was elected in 2005 after the death of Pope John Paul II.
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.
Who is given the titles Successor of Saint Peter and Prince of the Apostles?
The Pope However, the term did not come into common use until many years after Peter died.
Do you think the Pope is important and why?
I think Pope is important because he is the head of the universal church.He is also the successor of Saint Peter and they are not really bad at all.For me, they are good to imitate.
What is Pope Francis's successor good at?
Pope Francis has not been succeeded at the time of this answer.
