Here in the continuation to "The Succession of Jesus Christ" we will focusing on "Apostolic Succession and The Petrine Theory". "Apostolic succession" is the idea that the leaders of the Catholic Church today have had their authority passed to them from the original twelve apostles. This idea is supported by many Christians, including the Catholic and Orthodox churches.
"The Petrine Theory" is the principle that asserts the theological legitimacy of the ministry and primacy of the pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. According to this principle, the apostle Peter was the first pope, and his ministry was passed on to his successors as bishops of Rome.

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