Papal primacy

Papal primacy is the doctrine in Roman Catholicism that the Pope holds a position of supreme authority over the entire Church. This means that the Pope, as the successor of St. Peter, is considered the ultimate spiritual leader and has the authority to make final decisions on matters of faith and morals. This concept emphasizes the Pope's leadership role in maintaining unity within the Church and providing guidance to bishops and the faithful worldwide. While decisions may be made collaboratively, the Pope's authority is regarded as central to the governance of the Catholic Church.