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Why do we believe that the Pope is head of the Church?

Jesus gave Peter his name, which means Rock, and delcared that he will build his church on the Rock. Jesus also gave Perer "the keys of the kingdom of Heaven"(Matthew 16:19).

In Jesus’ day, the person who held the keys to the kingdom represented the king, and acted with his authority. So he was signaling that Peter was given a special role of leadership.

Catholics believe that the aurhority given to St. Peter did not end with his death but is passed to his successors who also become head of the Church.


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