The Counsel of Trent #1053 - 5 Popes Who Denied the Papacy (DEBUNKED)
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Jul 2, 2025 Explore the intriguing claims that five popes denied the papacy and get refuted misconceptions surrounding their declarations. Examine the historical context and the duality of scripture in papal authority, including Pope Benedict XVI's insights on Eastern Orthodoxy. Uncover how Pope Gregory the Great viewed universal authority and the significant councils that influenced papal governance. Dive into the essence of St. Peter's leadership and discover how misinterpretations of scripture have shaped the debate on papal supremacy.
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Multiple Meanings of the Rock
- The "rock" in Matthew 16 can refer to Peter, his confession of faith, or Christ as cornerstone, all compatible within Catholic teaching.
- Catholic doctrine embraces multiple biblical metaphors founding the Church, not limiting the rock to a single meaning.
Word of God Includes Tradition
- The Word of God includes both sacred scripture and sacred tradition, not scripture alone.
- Early Church had God's word years before any scripture was written, showing tradition's essential role.
Pope Benedict Upholds Vatican I
- Cardinal Ratzinger supported the papacy as taught since the first millennium and rejected the idea Orthodoxy could reject post-schism dogmas.
- Pope Benedict XVI affirmed the primacy of Rome remains essential and original, not diminished by later developments.
