Vicar of Christ

 BASIC R.C.BELIEF

Vicar means deputy; one who takes another's place. The pope is called the Vicar of Christ as the Head of the Church on earth.

CATHOLIC JOURNALS

From Our Sunday Visitor, 3/29/98, "Who is the real vicar of Christ?

"Q: I thought the pope is the vicar of Christ. My pastor says all bishops are vicars of Christ. Which is correct?

"A: Both you and your pastor are correct. . . The term is appropriately used of the pope and of all bishops."

CHRISTIAN COMMENT

In John 14:26, 15:26 and 16:7 we read of the true Vicar of Christ, the Holy Spirit.

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