Does the Bible teach that there is supposed to be a supreme ruler over the entire church? Is the concept of the papacy taught in the Bible? How did the bishop of the church of Rome gain so much power and influence in church history?

What does the Bible say about the pope / papacy? – https://www.gotquestions.org/pope-papacy.html

Was Saint Peter the first pope? – https://www.gotquestions.org/Peter-first-pope.html

Is papal infallibility biblical? – https://www.gotquestions.org/papal-infallibility.html

Is the pope the Vicar of Christ? – https://www.gotquestions.org/vicar-of-Christ.html

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