Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Papal Infallibility.
Papal Infallibility - as a noun
Belief of the roman catholic church that god protects the pope from error when he speaks about faith or morality
Example Sentences
"The concept of papal infallibility arose in the 19th century."
"According to papal infallibility, the Pope is protected from making errors in matters of faith and morals."
"The dogma of papal infallibility was defined by the First Vatican Council in 1870."
"Skeptics criticize the idea of papal infallibility, arguing that it goes against the principles of human fallibility."
"The doctrine of papal infallibility asserts that the Pope has the authority to make infallible pronouncements."