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By what authority does the Pope lead the Catholic Church?

April 26, 2017authority Catholic church lead pope

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By what authority does the Pope lead the Catholic Church?

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The Pope, as the Bishop of Rome, is the successor of St. Peter. Jesus made St. Peter the leader of the Apostles, giving him special authority. (See Jn 21:15-17; Mt 16:15-19) The Pope is a strong sign of the unity of the Church throughout the world.