It is very clear that Christ appointed Peter as the first Pope and the Apostles as the first bishops. But the main point of my comment is the Jesus has told us not to fear the threats, but rather to persevere because in the end His church will triumph.
But how can Catholics say this when the official teaching of the church as based on the catechism, and the plain reading of the Biblical text, says Christ will build His church upon Peter’s confession?
It is very clear that Christ appointed Peter as the first Pope and the Apostles as the first bishops.