[johnb2004]

"This is the interpretation that is present in scripture. There is no other interpretation of this event in scripture. This is the authoritative source and the bottom line."

The only authority is the Holy Spirit who speaks infallibly through the pope. The Catholic Church decided on the canon of scripture and how to interpret it.

[DouglasKC]

The only authority is the Holy Spirit who speaks infallibly through the pope. The Catholic Church decided on the canon of scripture and how to interpret it.

I'm not Catholic and I don't recognize the authority of that organization. If you are Catholic and you wish to submit to that authority and recognize their interpretation, it is your choice.

[Joshua]

" The only authority is the Holy Spirit who speaks infallibly through the pope. The Catholic Church decided on the canon of scripture and how to interpret it. "

I'll bet the Jews were delighted when the Catholic Church finally told them what their scriptures meant.
Just think what might have been if the Pharisees had access to a catechism and the first Papal Bull. (No pun intended)