primacy of peter
The term "primacy of Peter" refers to the belief in the preeminence or highest authority of Saint Peter among the apostles as declared by Jesus in the New Testament, particularly his designation of Peter as the "rock" upon which he would build his Church. This concept forms the basis for the papal authority in the Catholic Church, asserting that the successors of Peter (popes) hold a unique and supreme role in governing the Church.
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