The Kingship of Christ Over Creation

The question

What does it really mean to call Jesus King of the universe?

Scripture · Colossians 1:16

For in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or authorities; all things were created through him and for him.

A short answer

Go deeper

• Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 668–671 (Christ's Lordship over cosmos and history) →
• Colossians 1:15–20 (USCCB) →
• Quas Primas (Pius XI on Christ the King) →
• Pope Benedict XVI, Jesus of Nazareth: reflections on Christ's lordship →