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I see no connection between infallibility and the election of a pope. The pope rarely speaks infallibly and has only done so but a few times in the history of the Church and only when he is speaking of matters of faith and morals. Infallibility is a gift from God that comes with the office of Pope. When Jesus told Peter, 'whatever you fix on earth will be fixed also in heaven and whatever you loose on earth shall be also loosed in heaven.' he was telling Peter that he needed to rule the Church and that he, Jesus, would back him up in his decisions.
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Is a pope infallible in retirement?
No, he would then be Pope Emeritus and not pope.
Will the pope still be infallible after his resignation?
No, Benedict XVI is no longer the reigning pope so is not considered as infallible.
Is the Pope infallible and therefore an equal to Jesus?
The Pope is only infallible when he speaks ex cathedra on matters of faith and morals.
Who is infallible when teaching solemnly and officially on faith or morals?
The Pope is said to be infallible in these circumstances.
What is a belief that is consistent with catholicism?
That the Pope is infallible.
How old was Pope Francis when he was elected Pope?
He was elected pope at the age of 76.
What is the word for the pope not being able to make mistakes when he is talking about matters of faith and morals?
Infallible is the word to describe when a pope speaks ex cathedra in matters of faith and morals.
How is the pope elected PowerPoint?
No, the pope is elected with paper ballots.
Roman Catholic Church believed that the Pope is incapable of error?
This is actually an incorrect assertion. Catholics believe that the Pope is infallible when speaking Ex Cathedra, or From the Seat of Peter. This means that when the Pope is speaking as the Head of the Catholic Church on Catholic Doctrine then the Pope is infallible. For example if the Pope were to say tomorrow that the sky is purple, this would not count as Ex Cathedra and would not be infallible. The idea comes from the belief that the Pope is chosen by the Holy Spirit as St. Peter's successor.
What year was Pope Benedict elected as pope?
He was elected in 2005 as pope on the 4th ballot of the conclave.
Which pope was elected 1963?
Pope Paul VI was elected to replace Pope John XXIII.
Have they elected the pope?
Pope Francis was elected on the 13th of March, 2013.
