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No, Benedict XVI is no longer the reigning pope so is not considered as infallible.

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Is a pope infallible in retirement?

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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.


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Benedict will no longer be in a position to be teaching ex cathedra about faith and morals so will not be speaking infallibly.


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.


Roman Catholic Church believed that the Pope is incapable of error?

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