Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The idea that the Pope holds supreme authority over all Christians isn’t found in the Bible—and history backs it up. Church father Cyprian rejected the notion of a universal bishop, and when Bishop Stephen I tried to assert such authority, he was opposed by other leaders. Plus, the title “Pope” wasn’t even used for the bishop of Rome until the late 3rd century and wasn’t made official until the 11th century! Watch this video to learn more.
The idea that the Pope holds supreme authority over all Christians isn’t found in the Bible—and history backs it up. Church father Cyprian rejected the notion of a universal bishop, and when Bishop Stephen I tried to assert such authority, he was opposed by other leaders. Plus, the title “Pope” wasn’t even used for the bishop of Rome until the late 3rd century and wasn’t made official until the 11th century! Watch this video to learn more.
