The teaching of the Second Vatican Council on apostolic succession has been summed up as follows: Bishops have succeeded the apostles, not only because they come after them, but also because they have inherited apostolic power. ...
Ajaran dari Konsili Vatikan II mengenai suksesi apostolik dapat disimpulkan sebagai berikut: Para uskup telah menggantikan para rasul, bukan hanya karena mereka ada setelah para rasul, namun juga karena mereka mewarisi kuasa apostolik. ...