WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The claims that the church of Rome was founded by Peter or that he served as its first bishop are in dispute and rest on evidence that is not earlier than the middle or late 2nd century. Words of John 21:18, 19 clearly refer to the death of Peter and are cast into the literary form of prophecy.

Detailed explanation-2: -San Giovanni-or the Lateran Basilica-is the head and mother church of all churches in the World.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Christian tradition, St. Peter was one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus. Roman Catholic tradition holds that Jesus established St. Peter as the first pope (Matthew 16:18).

Detailed explanation-4: -The LDS Church teaches that Peter was the chief apostle and head of the church after Christ’s ascension. The LDS Church further teaches that all Melchizedek Priesthood authority in the church must come through a line of authority traceable directly from Christ through Peter.