Jesus singled out Peter for authority among his Twelve Disciples, bestowing upon him universal stewardship over the Church. This authority made Peter the earthly head of the Church and entitled Peter to settle disputes when they arose.
Jesus singled out Peter for authority among his Twelve Disciples, bestowing upon him universal stewardship over the Church. This authority made Peter the earthly head of the Church and entitled Peter to settle disputes when they arose.
1 Timothy 2:5 says that Jesus is the sole mediator between God and man. Many non-Catholics incorrectly use this as proof text against Catholic teachings on the priesthood or saintly intercession.
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