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The pope never contradicts The Bible. He may contradict what certain groups, particularly Protestants, THINK the Bible says. The Magisterium of the Church has the final say as to how Catholics should interpret the Bible.

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Q: Why does the pope sometimes contradict what the Bible says?
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