View St Peter The First Pope Background. Was peter the supreme authority over the other apostles? Did peter's authority die with him?

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First jesus promises that the destructive power of death shall not prevail against his church. Learn more about peter's life. When it comes to st.

Catholic tradition asserts that saint peter was the first bishop of rome.

Saint peter is the first pope of the catholic church and there remains an unbroken line of popes from saint peter to pope francis. He is not an idol as we don't worship does everyone remember what happened when pope john died? Peter, the first among the apostles of christ, is universally acknowledged as the first pope of the catholic church. Peter, who was also known as simon peter of cephas, is considered the first pope.