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¶ 883

"The college or body of Bishops has no Authority unless United with the Roman Pontiff, Peter's successor, as its Head." As such, this college has "supreme and full authority over the Universal Church; but this power cannot be Exercised without the agreement of the Roman Pontiff." 404

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