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''In brief,'' the apostle [[Peter the apostle|Peter]] was one of [[Jesus]]' prominent disciples and a leader in the early church. The teaching of the [[Roman Catholic Church]] is that Peter was the first bishop of Rome, or [[pope]], and that he had special authority over the church. This teaching is not generally accepted by other Christian [[denominations]].
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{{summary | text=The [[apostle Peter]] was one of [[Jesus]]' prominent disciples and a leader in the early [[church]]. The teaching of the [[Roman Catholic Church]] is that Peter was the first bishop of Rome, or [[pope]], and that he had special authority over the church. This teaching is not generally accepted by other Christian [[denominations]].}}
  
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* [[Apostle Peter]]
  
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* [[Peter and the Papacy (G.G.)]]
  
'''Explanations'''
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* [[The Roman Catholic teaching of Peter and the papacy]]
 
* [[Non-Roman Catholic teachings of Peter and the papacy]]
 
  
 
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'''Articles / opinions'''
 
* [[An overview of Peter and the Papacy (by G.G.)]]
 
* [[Was Peter the first Pope? (justforcatholics.org)]]
 
* [[Comments on Peter and the papacy]]
 
 
 
 
 
'''Quotes'''
 
* [[Quotes about Peter and the Papacy]]
 
 
 
 
 
'''See also'''
 
* [[Peter]]
 
* [[1 Peter]] and [[2 Peter]]
 
 
 
 
 
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Revision as of 12:53, 11 October 2006

The apostle Peter was one of Jesus' prominent disciples and a leader in the early church. The teaching of the Roman Catholic Church is that Peter was the first bishop of Rome, or pope, and that he had special authority over the church. This teaching is not generally accepted by other Christian denominations. (Read more)




See Peter and the Papacy (overview) for more information



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