First among equals is the how the ecumenical councils agreed upon. The East and West agreed upon that in the early days of the church. Orthodox still would hold Rome as first among equals if Rome came back to the faith. Bishops with cannonical privileges is way different than having an infallible pope.

The bishop of Rome is important but not infallible.

First among equals is the how the ecumenical councils agreed upon. The entire East and West agreed upon that in the early days of the church. Orthodox still would hold Rome as first among equals if Rome came back to the faith.

The bishop of Rome is important but not infallible.