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An Irenic Response to an Orthodox Convert’s Critique of the Papacy

Tradition and Sanity

Michael Warren Davis defends the Orthodox position that Christ alone is the head of the Church (for what could you be lacking if you have Him?). There is no need for papal primacy, for a visible head, since the Church already has a Head, the God-Man, who is really present among us in the Holy Eucharist, and who gives His faithful the Holy Spirit to lead them into all truth. How might a Catholic respond to this line of argument? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.traditionsanity.com/subscribe