Eternal Christendom Podcast Ep. 24 | The Papacy is Divinely Established: St. Thomas Aquinas's (Brief) Case
May 28, 2025
Delve into St. Thomas Aquinas's compelling arguments for the divine establishment of the papacy. He presents four key points on the necessity of a singular leadership to ensure unity and resolve disputes in the Church. The discussion also covers how centralized authority not only maintains peace but echoes biblical traditions. With rich historical examples, the insights shed light on how this papal framework supports the Church amid contemporary challenges.
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Universal Head Needed
- All societies require a head with authority to govern.
- The universal Church must have a head, the Pope, to govern all Christians.
Resolve Disputes For Unity
- Disputes about faith require one authoritative voice to preserve unity.
- The Pope settles doctrinal disputes among bishops to safeguard Church unity.
Church Fathers on Peter's Role
- Church Fathers like St. Jerome affirmed Peter was chosen to prevent schism.
- This historical testimony supports the necessity of a unique head for the Church.
