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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.
Are both Roman Catholics and Byzantine Catholics under the pope?
Yes.
What do Roman Catholics mean by megaterium?
The magisterium is the teaching office of the Church. This includes the Pope and the bishops in communion with him.
Who was the head of the Roman Catholics?
The pope was ahead of the Roman Catholic church.
Who is the leader of the Catholics?
The pope for Roman Catholics (Catholics who attend mass in the Latin rite), as well as for Catholics of the Byzantine Catholic Church, the Ethiopian Catholic Church, the Greek Catholic Church, the Maronite Catholic Church, the Assyrian Catholic Church, and many more, none of which celebrate the Roman rite, but all of which are in union with the Pope.
Who were the Roman Catholics?
Technically, the only 'Roman Catholics' are Catholics who live within the Diocese of Rome. Everyone else is just a 'Catholic.' The term 'Roman Catholic' developed following the Protestant Revolt, mainly in England, and was used to distinguish between members of the Church of England who, mistakenly, thought they were still true Catholics and the Catholics who remained loyal to the pope. The Catholic Church never uses the term. There are simply Catholics and non-Catholics. If you are in union with the pope in Rome, you are a Catholic. If you are not in union with the pope, you are NOT a Catholic. It is as simple as that.
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 in charge of all Catholics?
Yes, he is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
What was the authority of the pope in the greek orthodox church?
The pope does not have any authority in the Orthodox Church. The pope only has authority over Roman Catholics.
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.
Are christians who do not believe in the authority of the pope called Roman Catholics?
No, Christians who do not believe in the authority of the pope are generally not classified as Roman Catholics. Roman Catholicism specifically recognizes the pope as the spiritual leader and authority of the Church. Christians who reject papal authority may identify as Protestants or belong to other denominations that do not adhere to the Catholic tradition.
