Catechism › PART ONE: THE PROFESSION OF FAITH › CHAPTER THREE I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT › Article 9 "I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH" › ¶ 884 ¶ 884 "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 Linked Concepts Bishop Bishops Church Council Exercise Peter Universal Council, Ecumenical ← ¶ 883 Browse ¶ 885 →