Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Ex Cathedra.
Ex Cathedra - as an adverb
With the full authority of the office
Example: "The pope must speak ex cathedra for an encyclical to be infallible"
Example Sentences
"The Pope made an ex cathedra pronouncement on the issue of abortion."
"The theologian disagreed with the ex cathedra doctrine of papal infallibility."
"According to Catholic belief, ex cathedra statements are considered to be infallible."
"The bishop delivered an ex cathedra statement on the importance of forgiveness."
"The doctrine of ex cathedra holds that the Pope has the authority to speak infallibly on matters of faith and morals."
