To prove that the church is founded on Peter, Catholics have long pointed to Jesus ’ words recorded at Matthew 16: 18: “You are Peter, and on this rock - mass I will build my congregation. ”
Tõestamaks, et katoliku kirik on rajatud Peetrusele, on katoliiklased juba pikka aega viidanud Jeesuse sõnadele tekstis Matteuse 16: 18 „Sina oled Peetrus, ja sellele kaljule ma ehitan oma koguduse ”.