#12252 Church Authority Explained: Bishop of Rome, Magisterium, and Catholic Teaching - Joe Heschmeyer

How can Catholics respond to Sedevacantist claims and Jehovah’s Witness interpretations of Scripture? Why does the Bishop of Rome hold primacy over the Bishop of Antioch? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, we tackle these challenging apologetics questions, explore how to clearly defend the Catholic doctrine of the Trinity, and offer strategies for helping LGBT youth remain connected to the Church. We also discuss the spiritual significance of choosing a saint’s name at Confirmation and how to distinguish authentic Magisterial teaching from personal theological opinion. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:21 – How should one approach an apologetic conversation with someone who holds a Sedevacantist position? 08:24 – Why doesn’t the Bishop of Antioch hold the same authority as the Bishop of Rome? 15:39 – How can the Catholic interpretation of Ecclesiastes 9:5 be explained in response to Jehovah’s Witnesses? 24:19 – How can the Catholic doctrine of the Trinity be clearly defended? 42:53 – What can be done to help prevent LGBT youth from leaving the Catholic Church? 48:37 – What is the significance of taking a saint’s name at Confirmation, and how does it relate to the saint? 51:26 – How can Catholics distinguish between teachings of the Magisterium and personal theological opinions?

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