Why Jesus Gave Us a Pope: Papal Infallibility vs. the Presidency

Why did Jesus appoint a pope? What makes the papacy absolutely essential to the Catholic Church, and how does it compare to the presidency of a nation?

In this full-length, Fr. John Corapi–style Catholic mission talk, we explore:

Why Christ gave Peter the “keys of the kingdom” (Matthew 16:18–19)

The biblical and historical foundation for papal authority

What papal infallibility really means (and what it doesn’t)

Examples of both weak and holy popes in history

Why the papacy is infinitely more important than any presidency or earthly government office

Just as a president preserves the unity of a nation under its constitution, the pope preserves the unity of the Church under the deposit of faith. But unlike the president, the pope has Christ’s guarantee that he will never lead the Church into error on matters of faith and morals.

🔥 If you’ve ever wondered “Why do Catholics need a pope?” — this talk will give you the biblical, historical, and spiritual answer in no uncertain terms.

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