Can the Pope change scripture?
When it comes to doctrines that aren’t infallible, theologians speaks of “development” rather than change. Although the pope can’t violate the teachings of the Bible, “church teaching can evolve just as our interpretation of Scripture evolves,” Father Reese said.
Does the pope control the church?
As head of the Roman Catholic Church, the pope is the supreme spiritual leader of the church and controls the church doctrine. With more than a billion followers, the pope’s decisions affect societies and governments all over the world.
Is there a pope in the Bible?
Among those to have been pope, Peter, Linus, and Clement I are specifically named in the New Testament. Linus is mentioned in the valediction of the Second Epistle to Timothy as being with Paul the Apostle in Rome near the end of Paul’s life.
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Pope Linus.
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Can a pope change canon law?
The Vatican updated the criminal section of its Code of Canon Law Tuesday, changing Catholic Church law to explicitly criminalize the sexual abuse of adults by priests who abuse their authority. Laypersons who hold church office can similarly be sanctioned for sex crimes.
Does the pope want to change the 10 Commandments?
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis didn’t say that God had told him to revise the Ten Commandments as claimed in a widely shared story. Francis never made the purported comments and has not changed or added to the Ten Commandments.
Can the Pope make new rules?
‘The pope issues new rules, but everyone has their own plan’
“And every effort is met with evasion, obstruction, or just silence.”
Does the Pope represent God?
The pope is important as he represents a direct line back to Jesus . In this sense, Catholics see Jesus as being present in the papacy. The papacy has been very politically active throughout history.