All About the Pope

The Primacy of Peter and the College of Bishops

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The Pope is the _______ source of unity for the Church.

Visible

The College of Bishops hold what kind of authority when united with the Pope?

Supreme Authority

When does the College of Bishops exercise its power?

When they hold an Ecumenical Council, confirmed by the Pope.

True or False: A regional collaboration of bishops is called a council.

False. It is called a regional synod or bishops conference

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Byzantine Catholic Fasting

This course covers the basics of Byzantine Rite fasting. The liturgical books of the Byzantine Rite say very little about fasting; in fact, they are more likely to say when food is to be eaten rather than when it is not. But the self-discipline that comes from fasting, and the watchfulness that comes from keeping vigil, are important Christian virtues, and so both fasting and vigils are an important aspect of Byzantine liturgy.

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