Title of the pope, because most of the Apostles were fishermen. Our Lord said He would make them fishers of men (Luke 5); this term designates especially their chief, Peter, and his successors. The papal ring seal is that of the fisherman.
Title of the pope, because most of the Apostles were fishermen. Our Lord said He would make them fishers of men (Luke 5); this term designates especially their chief, Peter, and his successors. The papal ring seal is that of the fisherman.
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