The Papacy

Papal Infallibility Does Not Mean Papal Perfection – Catholic Parents Online

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Papal infallibility does not mean the pope is perfect or immune to error. It only applies to formal proclamations of dogma regarding faith and morals, made with the intention of teaching the entire church. While the pope is a sinner and can make mistakes, the grace of the papacy allows him to speak infallibly when

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Eastern Bishop Proves the Papacy: Theodore Abū Qurrah | Papal Snapshot | Ep. 93 – Joshua Charles

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In this Papal Snapshot, we begin our dive into the works of Theodore Abū Qurrah, an 8th-century bishop who wrote an extraordinary Arabic defense of the papacy and the infallible authority of the Church against heretics who rejected it. Thank you to Dr. John Lamoreaux, the English translator of Theodore’s works, for his very generous

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He Thought the Pope Could Be Wrong—Until Sam Shamoun Explained THIS – More Sam Shamoun

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What does papal infallibility actually mean—and how can Catholics believe the Pope is protected from teaching error if popes can still sin, make bad decisions, or even be personally corrupt? In this powerful conversation, a Protestant Christian from Germany tells Sam Shamoun that he feels himself being pulled toward Catholicism, but papal infallibility remains one

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Was Peter Just One of the Apostles? 10 More Anti-Papal Arguments Debunked – Catholic Bible Highlights

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Was Peter just one apostle among many? Kenny Burchard and Catholic apologist Dave Armstrong answer ten more Protestant objections to papal authority, and you’ll highlight 30 Bible passages along the way. Ten times the New Testament lists the inner circle of the apostles, and Peter is named first in every single one. Matthew even writes,

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Wes Huff Skipped the Verse That Explains the Papacy | ACT LIVE 9-2-2 – Joe McClane

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Wes Huff’s “6 Reasons Why I’m Not Roman Catholic” has 1.3 million views. His case against the papacy never mentions the Old Testament text that Matthew 16 is quoting. Isaiah 22, the Key of David, and every dated witness to Peter’s chair before A.D. 256. The full answer, plus a free 5-page cheat sheet. Seven

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Did you just say you don’t think I can substantiate the Papacy with Scripture? – Brian Burgess

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(1) Scriptural Backing* Three Popes are mentioned in the Bible (Saint Peter in Matthew 16:16, Saint Linus in 2 Timothy 4:21, and Saint Clement in Philippians 4:3). **There is only one Pope as there was only one Israeli High Priest. Compare Psalm 110:4 with Hebrews 5:6. ***Saint Peter is mentioned in more instances in the

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An Ancient Ghost Story Reveals Catholic Beliefs About the Papacy, Purgatory, and Relics | Ep. 85 – Eternal Christendom (with Joshua Charles)

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In this episode, we cover a very Catholic ghost story recounted by St. Pope Gregory the Great about the Deacon Paschasius, a holy man who failed to acknowledge the true Pope, but was able to ask for prayers from Purgatory, and whose relics caused miracles. CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro04:13 – Theological Context05:51 – The Ghost Story10:46

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I Investigated Orthodoxy For 3 Years… Then Became Catholic

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Understanding papal authority is essential for grasping the architecture of the church. Learn why St Peter holds a singular office. This video examines the theological foundation of the papacy and why Christ established this office for the church. It is designed for those seeking to understand the historical and scriptural basis for the chief shepherd

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The Pope Question No Protestant Can Answer – Cameron Riecker

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Timecodes:0:00 An Invitation to Protestants, Not a Gotcha0:25 Only One Form of Christianity Can Be True1:33 What Makes a Doctrine Essential2:45 Why Schisms Happen and What They Prove4:22 This Is It: The Point That Disproves Protestantism5:18 The Question I Can’t Find a Way Around5:35 Why Only Rome Has a Real Mechanism for Unity Can you

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11 Flawed Protestant Objections to Papal Authority Debunked – Catholic Bible Highlights

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If you’ve ever tried to defend the papacy with a non-Catholic, you’ve probably heard arguments like these. In this episode of Catholic Bible Highlights, Kenny Burchard and Dave Armstrong work through eleven anti-papal objections from Brazilian apologist Lucas Banzoli — a man with a master’s in theology and 27 books who debated Dave 69 times

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How Peter and Paul Prove the Catholic Church | Fr. Chris Alar, MIC – Homily for June 29th 2026 – Divine Mercy

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In today’s homily for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles, Fr. Chris Alar reflects on how Jesus founded one Church, not thousands of separate churches. Christ gave Peter full authority to guide, teach, protect, and shepherd His Church, entrusting him with the mission to “feed my lambs.” Peter’s leadership was foundational, giving him

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The Papacy, Peter; The Rock, The Keys, & The Chair – Steve Ray

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Biblical scholar and Holy Land pilgrimage leader Steve Ray delves into the Jewish roots of the papacy, namely “the keys”, “the rock”, and “the chair”. Ray, a former Baptist, draws from his trips to the Holy Land to bring to life the commissioning of Peter as the first pope using vivid historical and contextual highlights.

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Papal Snapshot: St. Boniface (Apostle to the Germans) on Obedience to the Pope | Ep. 76 – Eternal Christendom (with Joshua Charles)

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In this latest Papal Snapshot (our second episode this week), we dive into St. Boniface’s oath of obedience to the Pope. St. Boniface was appointed by St. Pope Gregory II to be “apostle to the Germans,” and brought the Catholic Faith to Germany. In this commission, St. Boniface understood the obedience he owed to St.

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