<P> This also serves as the scriptural and traditional foundation for the Catholic Church's conception of papal authority, stemming from such an investiture of St. Peter, since, according to Roman Catholic doctrine, the Popes are the Successors of St. Peter . </P> <P> 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" </P> <P> 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets ." </P> <P> 15 "But what about you?" he asked . "Who do you say I am?" </P>

What you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven