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02-16-2008, 07:27 AM | #1 |
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Papal Miracles
If we assume that Peter was the first Pope, at leat according to Catholic Tradition, and that that he was a miracle worker, and that the subsequent Popes received their power and authority from Peter, did those early Popes make claims of working miracles?
I am looking for links or references to early church literature where a Pope performed a documented and witnessed miracle. Also, any literature that says that anyone after the death/time of the apostles performed a documented and witnessed miracle. |
02-16-2008, 08:34 AM | #2 |
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The popes claim they hold ecclesiastical authority, not miraculous powers. I've never heard of any papal miracles. Maybe there are some but I can't recall any.
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02-17-2008, 07:19 AM | #3 |
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I couldn't recall any pope purporting to any miracles. I was just curious. You would think that God's Hand on Earth would be able to heal a few sick people.
The follow up to me, of course, is why would the miracles stop with Peter? Afterall, they didn't stop with the death of Jesus. Thanks. |
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