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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Fred&#039;s Myth" data-source="post: 5237526" data-attributes="member: 55587">Peter was the successor to Jesus  as the perpetual, and visible principle and foundation of unity between the entire priesthood (catechists) and the faithful.The Pope has the responsibility to preempt false doctrine that threatens the salvation of all.Priests have the responsibility to celebrate  the Mass (LastSupper), and administer the sacraments.They are mediators only in the sense that they continue the work that Jesus started, and are guided by the Holy Spirit, ideally.They are also humans, and as such are imperfect. Thus the need for an institution (Church) to define and defend what Jesus established.</blockquote>