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He represents all the world's Catholics.
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He is the representative of Christ: The Pope is the successor of St. Peter, he is the Vicar of Christ, and Christ representative in the world. He speaks with the voice of Christ, and is infallible when addressing the entire Church on matters of faith and morals.

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The pope is the vicar of Christ and is his representative.

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How is the pope representing all Christian denominations?

The pope is representing all Christian denominations by following what is right. The pope is a member of the Clergy and the Clergy are only allowed to do what a Christian does. Answer: The pope does not represent all demoniations, although he does represent the largest conglomeration of Christians. This means that he speaks for the majority, if not the entirety; a statement which applies to every leader.


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Why is Peter important to the Catholic faith?

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