[metmom]

The Catholic Church bases its doctrine of apostolic succession on the historical fact that all the first apostles had successors, not only Judas.

So, If apostolic succession is still in effect, who are the twelve apostles of today who are direct successors of the original Twelve?

Where does it say that God instructed them to choose another apostle to replace Judas? If they wanted to put the selection beyond all doubt, they would have said they did it on God's direct instruction.

Jesus have come to them and given them voluminous on what to do next. They were likely following his instructions.

Likely. But not for sure. Another unsubstantiated presumption.

[count-your-change]

Why yes, if there are successors to the original twelve, who might they be? Paul was an apostle, was he a replacement, a successor? Who did Barnabas or Silas replace?

[The Theophilus]

So, If apostolic succession is still in effect, who are the twelve apostles of today who are direct successors of the original Twelve?

Better yet, to be an Apostle means that one must have actually seen the Risen LORD.

And seeing Jesus' image on the side of a barn or a slice of toast doesn't count.

Rome gratuitously redefines what is an Apostle because Rome grants itself greater Authority than Scripture.

Conversing with a Roman Catholic is like dealing with Humpty Dumpty.