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Catholic AnswerIn the past two thousand years, dozens of individuals have earned the dubious title of heresy and had their teachings condemned by the Catholic Church. Martin Luther was only one of many. There were many heresies that lasted longer far than Protestantism jas, and were more widespread in their day. At one point nearly every Bishop in the Catholic Church was professing Arianism! Below are some links listed the heresies and the heretics who professed them. Currently, I believe that Martin Luther, and his descendants are the most famous because many of his intellectual descendants are still alive, teaching, and splitting even from each other.Copernicus
No, an encyclical is not considered infallible in the teachings of the Catholic Church.
The Catholic Church has been around for twenty centuries, in that time, there have been innumerable people who have been condemned as heretics, a partial list of "The Great Heresies" is attached below. If you want a more meaningful answer, you would have to provide a time frame and a country.
No, the Catholic Church 'represents' the teachings of Jesus Christ, the evangelists and the early Church fathers.
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.
You can only get married in a Catholic Church when the union is not contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
No, according to the teachings of the Catholic Church, Catholics are not allowed to scatter their ashes. The Church requires that ashes be buried in a sacred place, such as a cemetery or church.
No. Actually, just the opposite, the Illuminati have been condemned by the Catholic Church for centuries.
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.