There is absolutely no Biblical evidence that the authority possessed by the Spirit-gifted elders of the first century - e.g. Peter - was passed on to successive generations or to the Pope in particular. Even if the possibility of this were admitted, there is no way of proving that the Pope and priests personally are those upon whom the spiritual mantle of the first century elders has fallen.
Haupo ushahidi kabisa wa Biblia wa kwamba mamlaka waliyokuwa nayo wazee waliopewa kipawa cha Roho karne ya kwanza - k.m Petro - waliwapa vizazi vilivyofuata au hasa kwa Papa. Hata kama uwezekano huu uliingizwa, hakuna njia iliyothibitisha kwamba Papa na Makuhani wenyewe ndio hao juu yao ambao vazi la kiroho la wazee wa kwanza liliwaungikia.