15、Exploring the Church‘s Journey: Schism, Challenges, and Future Directions

Exploring the Church’s Journey: Schism, Challenges, and Future Directions

1. Addressing Remaining Questions

There were a series of questions left unresolved from a previous discussion. With advanced and speculative concepts now in play, it’s possible to provide answers to these remaining eight questions.

1.1 Hidden True Catholic Bishop in Rome?

The idea that “Rome” has effectively extended globally means there must be real Catholic bishops functioning with relevant authority. Whether a remaining faithful bishop exists in the former districts of Rome is no longer relevant, as a bishop anywhere in the world can be considered a “Roman” bishop. The existence of “hidden” bishops remains hypothetical, and even if found, they can’t hold more authority t