Catholics and Orthodox agree that, from apostolic times, the Church of Rome has been recognised as the first among the local Churches, both in the East and in the West.
First among equals, yes.
First in authority, no. Christ specifically told them that no one of them had authority over the others.
3 posted on 01/25/2010 4:10:16 PM PST by FormerLib
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