What is another word for papal infallibility?
Pronunciation: [pˈe͡ɪpə͡l ɪnfˌalɪbˈɪlɪti] (IPA) 
Papal infallibility refers to the Catholic Church's doctrine that the Pope is infallible when speaking on matters of faith and morals. However, there are alternative ways to refer to this concept. The term "papal authority" refers to the power that the Pope has over the Church, including the doctrine of infallibility. "Magisterial authority" is another common synonym and refers to the authority of the Pope and the bishops to teach and interpret Church teachings. "Ex Cathedra" is a Latin phrase meaning "from the chair" that denotes the Pope's infallible statements. Finally, "dogmatic definition" refers to a statement made by the Pope that is considered to be infallible and binding on all Catholics.
