Papal Infallibility

Flashcards covering key concepts related to Papal Infallibility and its significance in Catholic belief.

Papal Infallibility

The belief that the Pope is incapable of falsehood or wrong teaching when making formal statements on morals and faith.

Infallible

Incapable of falsehood or wrong teaching.

Ex cathedra

A Latin term meaning 'from the chair,' referring to formal statements made by the Pope.

Papal Supremacy

The belief that the Pope is the ruling authority on what the Catholic Church believes.

Bishop of Rome

The title given to the Pope, who serves as the earthly head of the Catholic Church.

Church Tradition

Beliefs and practices followed by Catholics that may not be clearly taught in the Bible, but are upheld because of the authority of the Pope.