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Who Really Put the Pope in Charge?

History Lesson

Catholic tradition claims that the pope’s authority extends directly back to Saint Peter. But a new book argues Peter never even set foot in Rome.

Candida Moss

Published Apr. 27 2014 6:45AM EDT

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Candida Moss

Candida Moss

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