Paragraph 884

884. “The college of bishops exercises power over the universal Church in a solemn manner in an ecumenical council.”405But “there never is an ecumenical council which is not confirmed or at least recognized as such by Peter’s successor.”406


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

546. How did the Virgin Mary pray?

382. What is fortitude?

394. How are sins distinguished according to their gravity?

266. Why is this sacrament called Chrismation or Confirmation?

156. In what way is the Church the body of Christ?

306. Why can venial sins also be the object of sacramental confession?

257. Who can receive Baptism?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What is the importance of faithfulness to God, according to the book of Tobias?

Justification by Faith: What Does the Bible Say? (Romans 1:17)

How do the Psalms teach us to be more sensitive to God’s presence (Psalm 139:1-4)?

How is God’s sovereignty portrayed amidst the chaos in Lamentations 2:8-9?

What was the story of King Amon’s violent death and rebellion in 2 Kings 21-22?

What can we learn from Edom’s pride described in Abdias 1:3?

What does the mutual admiration between loved ones mean in the book of Songs?