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Comparison Chart of Rebiba Apostolic Succession |
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Comparison of Roman Catholic Apostolic Succession of Vatican I & Vatican II within Scipone Rebiba consisting of Popes, Patriarch's, Catholic Cardinals & Archbishops. 
The title of ‘Pope’ was originally bestowed on all bishops until the 5th century when it was reserved exclusively for the Bishop of Rome. However the title of Patriarch used by bishops can still be used by all bishops and is still used today, it carry’s no extra ordinary powers but that of honour. 
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