They are God's teachings.
No, an encyclical is not considered infallible in the teachings of the Catholic Church.
The Catholic Church maintains its original teachings intact. They do not backtrack.
Yes, pastors in the Catholic Church are required to adhere to specific guidelines and teachings of the Catholic faith, as outlined by the Magisterium of the Church.
No, the Catholic Church 'represents' the teachings of Jesus Christ, the evangelists and the early Church fathers.
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According to the teachings of the Catholic Church, widows are generally allowed to remarry, but they must follow certain guidelines and obtain permission from their local bishop.
Roman Catholic AnswerThe only "power" that the Church has is that of her Blessed Lord. As it is His teachings that she proclaims, it is His power that she uses to uphold them.
Roman Catholic AnswerThe only "power" that the Church has is that of her Blessed Lord. As it is His teachings that she proclaims, it is His power that she uses to uphold them.
The Catholic Church primarily uses the New American Bible (NAB) for its teachings and religious practices.
The Catholic Church primarily uses the New American Bible (NAB) for its teachings and religious practices.
Protestants by definition protest some Catholic teachings. The various branches of Protestantism broke away from the Catholic Church in the 1500s. Eastern Orthodox churches broke away earlier after disagreements over doctrine, so could also be said to "protest" some Catholic teachings, although Orthodox and Catholic churches are often said to be "in communion" with each other, which cannot be said of Catholic and Protestant Churches.
According to traditional Catholic teachings, the Novus Ordo Mass is considered valid, as it is approved by the Catholic Church and follows the essential elements of the Eucharistic celebration.