[dartuser]

Who said anything about there being only 12? There are currently 5200+ Bishops of the Catholic Church world wide.

I'm really only interested in those 12 who can trace their succession to the first apostles.

[Natural Law]

"I'm really only interested in those 12 who can trace their succession to the first apostles."

All Bishops and through them all Priests and Deacons can trace their succession to the Apostles. I do not, however, believe that any amount of information provided will convince those who do not want it to be so.

"“To one who has faith, no proof is necessary. To one without faith, no proof is possible.” - St. Thomas Aquinas

Peace be with you