Published: April 17, 2025
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How have some Popes historically interpreted Matthew 16:18? A thread 🧵

Pope St Felix III

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Pope St Hormisdas

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Pope St Gregory I

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Pope Adrian I

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Pope St Nicholas I

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Pope John VIII

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Pope Stephen V

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Pope Innocent II

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Pope Urban III

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Now, it is worth mentioning that none of the interpretations, by themselves, prove absolutely modern papal claims, nor disprove it. But this thread is just meant to show the foundation upon which much of their theology is based is shaky. (and it also just interests me)

Pun very much intended.

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