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1. Council

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   The role of the Bishop of Rome (the Pope) evolved significantly in relation to Councils. While early Councils involved papal legates, later Western tradition emphasized the Pope's ultimate right to convene, preside over, confirm, or even dissolve any Council. This tension culminated in definitive pronouncements regarding papal primacy.
   The First Vatican Council (Vatican I, 1869–1870) …