To: kerryusama04
If the Pope's doctrinal abilities are as you say, then explain the need for Vatican II?
PApal infallibility is the second last recourse. Primary importance is given to a Church council like VAtican II. An ecumenical council would take higher importance than that.
1,071 posted on
02/19/2006 10:02:43 PM PST by
Cronos
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To: Cronos
Let me understand you correctly. The Pope is infallable since he is a direct successor of the Apostle Peter. However, if a council like Vatican II disagrees with the Pope, then the Council takes president. Kind hard to reconcile for a "poor dumb country boy."
1,074 posted on
02/19/2006 10:08:48 PM PST by
tenn2005
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