Question

which statement describes a difference between the beliefs of catholicism and protestantism? only protestants believe that mass should be said in latin and the bible should not be translated for the ordinary people to read for themselves. only catholics recognize the authority of the pope. only protestants promote faith and good works to achieve eternal salvation. only catholicism promotes faith alone to achieve eternal salvation.

Explanation:

Catholics recognize the authority of the Pope, while Protestants generally do not. Protestants emphasize faith - alone for salvation (sola fide), and Catholics believe in a combination of faith and good works for salvation. Also, Protestants often promote the translation of the Bible for the laity to read, while in the past, the Catholic mass was often in Latin and the Bible not widely accessible in the vernacular for the ordinary people. However, the key difference here is the recognition of the Pope's authority by Catholics.

Answer:

Only Catholics recognize the authority of the Pope.