What is Papal Infallibility? The Catholic Church uses the phrase "papal infallibility" to describe the teaching office of the pope. When the pope is teaching "ex cathedra" (from the chair), he can declare a Church teaching about faith and morals. Let's clarify what Papal Infallibility means: 1. What does "infallible" mean? Infallible means a statement is without error. 2. When is the pope infallible? Not everything the pope says is infallible. - Infallibility only applies to teachings about fait

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One of the most misunderstood Catholic doctrines! Papal Infallibility does NOT mean: 1. The Pope’s life is morally infallible 2. That every word the Pope speaks come directly from God as a divine revelation 3. That every document a Pope writes is papal infallibility 4. That every word the Pope says is infallible Instead, this is what papal infallibility ACTUALLY is: 1. It does not create new theology, but clarifies what Scripture and Tradition teaches. 2. Only on matters of faith and morals. Not