I need a long answer if possible. Thank you! I need to know how he leads the Catholic church, like what does he do to lead the Catholic church?
2007-12-01 00:34:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Catholic Church teaches that when Christ placed Peter at the head of the Twelve, the first bishops.
The Lord made Simon alone, whom he named Peter, the "rock" of his Church. He gave him the keys of his Church and instituted him shepherd of the whole flock.
The Pope, Peter's successor, is the perpetual and visible source and foundation of the unity both of the bishops and of the whole company of the faithful.
For the Pope, by reason of his office as Vicar of Christ, and as pastor of the entire Church has full, supreme, and universal power over the whole Church, a power which he can always exercise unhindered.
The Pope’s main roles include teaching, sanctifying, and governing.
For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 880-882: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt1sect2chpt3art9p4.htm#880
With love in Christ.
2007-12-01 14:14:42 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After a Pope passes, the funeral takes situation, after which the Church is going right into a nine day interval of mourning referred to as ' De sede vacante'. After this time the Cardinals begin conclave ( can final so long as had to produce a majority of a vote to 1 unique), where they go with a brand new Pope. The man or woman who takes function of the Papal workplace throughout Conclave and De Sede Vacante is the Camerlengo, or Chamberlain. He holds transitority authority as ruler of the Church, given to him through the Pope. When a Pope is elected into workplace, he additionally has to go with new men and women for exclusive workplaces. He more commonly makes a near private buddy( if I'm no longer incorrect, the Camerlengo ought to be an ordained priest.) the Camerlengo, or anybody he is aware of to be a man or woman certified for the function.
2016-09-05 17:33:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pope is the leader and governor of the Catholic Church. By the direction of the Holy Spirit, he makes decisions necessary to guide the faithful with doctrine, church law, disciplinary action, etc. He is able to do this with binding power by authority given to him by Jesus Christ.
2007-12-01 09:36:25 · answer #3 · answered by Danny H 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He doesn't. The pope is just a figurehead, like Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain. Neither of them leads anything. People behind the scenes are the ones who are calling the shots.
2007-12-01 00:37:34 · answer #4 · answered by LineDancer 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
We need to stop all belief of gods and all following of religions. In order for all humans to live in peace. Religion has done nothing for the progress of humans or animals. All the atrocities and unthinkable acts of violence in the name of religion or any supreme being need to stop. It is for our own evolution as a race and for the future of the planet. The revolution is well under way.
2007-12-01 00:42:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
By living in a palace in Rome and being rich.
2007-12-01 00:45:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
He rules with an Iron Fist!
2007-12-01 00:51:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋