Paragraph 895

895. “The power which they exercise personally in the name of Christ, is proper, ordinary, and immediate, although its exercise is ultimately controlled by the supreme authority of the Church.”427 But the bishops should not be thought of as vicars of the Pope. His ordinary and immediate authority over the whole Church does not annul, but on the contrary confirms and defends that of the bishops. Their authority must be exercised in communion with the whole Church under the guidance of the Pope.


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323. Why is this sacrament called Holy Orders?

482. What is required for earthly peace?

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495. What are the goods of conjugal love to which sexuality is ordered?

142. What is the work of the Spirit in Mary?

161. Why is the Church one?


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