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   Primacy of the Roman Pontiff

   In the teachings of the Catholic Church, the primacy of the Roman Pontiff is the apostolic authority of the Pope the Bishop of Rome (the Holy See) over the several churches that comprise the Catholic Church in the Latin and Eastern Rites. ... In Roman Catholic theology, the doctrine of apostolic succession states that Christ gave the full sacramental authority of the church to the Twelve Apostles in the sacrament of Holy Orders, making them the first bishops.
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   Historical development of the doctrine of Papal Primacy

   Many theologians regard the doctrine of Papal Primacy as having developed gradually in the West due to the convergence of a number of factors, e.g., the dignity of Rome as the only apostolic Church in the West; the tradition that both Peter and Paul... ... In Roman Catholic theology, the doctrine of apostolic succession states that Christ gave the full sacramental authority of the church to the...
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   Valid Bishops

   Since the time of the Apostles and the writing of the New Testament, the office of Bishop has generally been recognized as the supreme teaching and governing force of the Catholic Church. ... Christ gave all the Apostles a governing authority to "bind and loosen."
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   Catholic Church

   The New Testament records the activities and teaching of his group of sectarian Jews and his appointing of the twelve Apostles, and his giving them authority to continue his work. ... As the Father gave authority to Christ (Jn 5:22; Mt 28:18–20), Christ passed it on to his apostles (Lk 10:16), and they passed it on to the successors they appointed as bishops."
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   Episcopal polity

   This authority given by Christ to Peter and the... ... ... John Cosin, held that episcopal authority is jure divino, but that it stemmed... ..[not] absolute precept that either Christ or His Apostles gave about it" (a view maintained also by...
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   Apostolic succession

   Apostolic succession is the doctrine in some Christian theology asserting that the chosen successors of the Twelve Apostles, from the first century to the present day, have the same authority, power, and responsibility as was conferred upon the apostles by Jesus. ... In Roman Catholic theology, the doctrine of apostolic succession states that Christ gave the full sacramental authority of the church to the Twelve Apostles in the sacrament of Holy Orders, making them the first bishops.
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   Saint Peter

   A great variance of opinions exists as to the interpretation of this passage with respect to what authority and responsibility, if any, Jesus was giving to Peter. ... Christ gave to Peter the strongest proof of confidence in his restoration.
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   Priesthood (Latter Day Saints)

   Later, Smith also claimed to have received the Melchizedek Priesthood from the Apostles Peter, James, and John, who were given their authority by Jesus. ... Priesthood in the Community of Christ
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   Francis Schuckardt

   Francis Konrad Schuckardt (July 10, 1937 – November 5, 2006) was an American Traditionalist Catholic independent bishop and the first known bishop of the sedevacantist movement in the United States. ... They further claim that even if the accusations were true, the authority given to the Church by Christ is not contingent upon the personal sanctity or impeccability of the hierarchy exercising that authority.
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    Theodicy and the Bible

    Satan was also subservient to the Christ who could give his apostles “power and authority over all demons [or devils]” (Luke 9:1). ... But, for now, the freedom issue at Creation is whether the freedom God gave Adam and Eve was the best possible?

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