WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following was considered the top authority in the Catholic church?
A
Missionary
B
Priest
C
Bishop
D
Pope
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pope Francis, SJ (Latin: Franciscus; Italian: Francesco; Spanish: Francisco; born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on 17 December 1936) is the head of the Catholic Church, the bishop of Rome and sovereign of the Vatican City State.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are seven levels in the hierarchy of the Catholic Church, starting at the bottom with people and finishing at the top with God. The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church. He is God’s representative on Earth. Cardinals are a team of close advisors to the Pope.

Detailed explanation-3: -Papal primacy and teaching authority Innocent asserted that the pope’s power was a right bestowed by God, and developed the idea of the pope not only as a teacher and spiritual leader but also a secular ruler.

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