What did the eastern Patriarchs argue about the Pope's authority?

Question

What did the eastern Patriarchs argue about the Pope's authority?

A. The Pope had authority only over the west

B. The Pope had authority over the east

C. The Pope had authority over the entire church

D. The Pope had no authority

Answer 1

The Eastern Patriarchs primarily argued that the Pope had authority only over the west and did not have authority over the Eastern Church. Therefore, the correct answer would be:

A. The Pope had authority only over the west.

This disagreement about the scope of papal authority was a significant factor in the broader context of the East-West Schism.