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Where does the authority of the pope come from for the catholic?
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Do the protestantism people have an authority?
God is their final authority; however I think you are asking in terms of the Pope for the Catholic religion. The Protestant faith does not have an earthly authority figure such as the Pope; there are leaders within the church but not a single authority figure as is found in the Catholic faith.
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.
What was the significance of Henry VIIIs break with the Catholic Church?
It undermined the power and authority of the pope.
What was the significance of Henry VIII's break with the Catholic Church?
It undermined the power and authority of the pope.
Is the Pope head of all Catholic Churches or only Roman Catholic Churches?
The term "catholic" is claimed by both the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. The Roman Catholic Church includes all the Churches that accept the authority of the pope in Rome, including certain Eastern Churches. The Eastern Orthodox Church does not accept the authority of the pope in Rome. The pope is the spiritual leader of all Christians. However, the Protestants and Orthodox do not recognize that leadership.
Who runs the church in rome?
The Pope is the supreme authority (under God) in the Roman Catholic Church.
Who held the highest authority in the Catholic Church?
In the Catholic Church the highest authority is God, specifically Jesus Christ, on earth His Vicar (representative) is the Holy Father, currently Pope Benedict XVI.
What council recognized the pope as the authority on doctrine and reaffirmed many Catholic doctrines?
Council of Trent
A sentence with the word pope?
The pope is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
What Government by Pope position rank or authority of a pope is called?
The pope is a religious leader and considered man's representative on earth of God. He runs the offices of the Vatican which is a city state within the city of Rome. His authority is from God to the people of the Catholic Church.
Are people baptized in Aglipayan rites accepted by the Roman Catholic Church?
While similar to the Catholic religion, they are not Catholic as they do not accept the authority of the pope and also allow for married clergy.
What Catholic churches don't celebrate the pope.?
All Catholic churches , Roman and Eastern Rite recognize the Primacy ( primary authority) of the Pope as a pastor-in-chief, to say the least. Russian and Greek Orthodoxy however does not acknowledge the Papacy.
