[boatbums]

Every day stuff is not infallible, but may be impeccable or not.

But, shouldn't the Pope be expected to speak the truth - at least how Catholicism defines it? After all, he's the head of the Catholic Church and should be sure that the "stuff" he preaches comports with all Catholic doctrines. I don't think it is unreasonable that, when he speaks to the public, what he states should not contradict what the Catholic Church professes to believe. Granted, not everything he says is "infallible", but should it not at least be impeccable?

[piusv]

A resounding yes from me. I'm not sure if I posted it here or not so forgive me if I am repeating myself(I'm in various threads and on other websites), but I specifically question the Pope's use of "children of God" for atheists (and not just children of God but "first class").

It has always been my understanding that Catholic teaching teaches that BAPTISM makes us children of God. I am troubled by his remarks because they absolutely sound as if they contradict Catholic teaching.

Also, Salvation, I think that you are wrong about only 2 dogmas being infallible. It is my understanding that *any* teaching on faith and morals is considered infallible (so basically any teaching in the Catechism). Of course, you are correct in saying that his homily is not infallible.