The apostle Peter was the first Pope of the Catholic Church. He was given the special authority by Jesus to lead his (Jesus) Church. All popes after Peter are considered to be his successors.
The Eastern Orthodox church existed first and it was Rome who broke away believing they were superior, which differed from the tradition of first amongst equals. The church in Jerusalem was first, and that is Eastern Orthodox, not Roman Catholic.
What religion are you?
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All Catholics are Christians, but not Christians are Catholics. Catholicism is the oldest Christian denomination.
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No they aren't, Jesus's followers and their direct descendants were not Catholic.
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They were jewish
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Not all, they were just followers of Jesus. Not Catholic for sure.
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The apostle Peter was the first Pope of the Catholic Church. He was given the special authority by Jesus to lead his (Jesus) Church. All popes after Peter are considered to be his successors.
I was raised a Catholic.
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The Eastern Orthodox church existed first and it was Rome who broke away believing they were superior, which differed from the tradition of first amongst equals. The church in Jerusalem was first, and that is Eastern Orthodox, not Roman Catholic.
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It's called Apostolic Succession.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostolic_succession
That's the thing about religion, you can believe whatever you want.
:( I'm sorry.
I take it you're all better now?
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Not a regular church attendee, I mostly only go for weddings and funerals.
8 years of parochial school really wiped me out.
How long had he been dead before he was given the title of pope?
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He was given the title after defeating the reigning champion in the heavy-weight division.
No it isn't. Eastern Orthodox are.
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Well, why would you differentiate it from other Christian religions?