Drawing upon Old and New Testament Scriptures, Tradition, and the words of the early Church Fathers, John Salza presents a comprehensive & compelling story of the papacy. The papacy of the Catholic Church is the longest-living institution in the civilized world -- & at times one of the most controversial due to the basic doctrines of: papal authority, papal infallibility, apostolic succession. Arguments against the papacy are weighed & refuted in a charitable but convincing manner, making this a valuable resource for everyone intrigued or confused by the nearly 2,000-year-old papal office