But it has been demonstrated that the descendants must have the same spirit, the same faith and promise. Otherwise they are not children of God. I must have faith and hold fast to the confession which Peter made. Otherwise I am nothing, even if I am the pope. Thus the church has diverse gifts; but the same faith, hope, and love firmly bind together all believers in Christ, the one Head.
Luther on Gen. 21:22; LW 4
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"As for the pope, he too is a poor beggar before God, even more so than other men." Pope Benedict XVI. cf. http://scecclesia.com/?p=4599
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