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Many scholars believe that Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, was entrusted with the administration of his church after Jesus died. Peter travelled to Rome where he is believed to have established a Christian community before he was martyred. Therefore, all popes are successors of Peter. Not only are popes perceived as leading the ...

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