Can the Pope Become an Antipope? Papacy and Conclaves

“Can the Pope become an antipope?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of papal authority and the implications of heretical statements. Additionally, the episode addresses why Pope Leo can’t grant permission regarding a new bishop, the historical context of how bishops became popes, and the origins of conclaves.

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Questions Covered:

• 04:58 - Why can’t Pope Leo grant permission about the new Bishop?
• 17:07 - I have heard that if the Pope made a heretical statement, he would become an anti-pope. Is this true and could it happen?
• 21:35 - Do you have an opinion on Pope Leo visiting the US?
• 29:30 - How did the Bishops of Peter’s time become Pope? Give him the Peter and the Eucharist books
• 40:50 - How did conclaves come to be?
• 45:06 - When do you think the Didache was likely written? Any one of Joe’s books…
• 49:47 - What is the difference between the Papacy and the Orthodox Patriarch?
• 51:53 - When do we know the Pope is speaking Ex Cathedra and how many times has he?
• 54:00 - What is the tradition behind the headgear of pope and cardinals?