Council, Ecumenical
glossary_termA gathering of all the bishops of the world, in the exercise of their collegial authority over the universal Church. An ecumenical council is usually called by the successor of St. Peter, the Pope, or at least confirmed or accepted by him
Catechism Passages
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§884
CHAPTER THREE I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
"The college of bishops exercises power over the universal Church in a solemn manner in an ecumenical council." 405 But "there never is an ecumenical council which is not confirmed or at least recognized as such by Peter's successor." 406