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Magisterium |
Is responsible for the Magisterium and therefore the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church that affect all Catholics |
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Successor of St Peter |
Is the successor of St Peter and so passes in the authentic teachings of Christ to Catholics in the same way that Peter did |
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Head of the Church |
Is the head of the Church who appoints and ordains Cardinals and Bishops as leaders |
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Gives guidance and inspiration |
Gives guidance and inspiration to Catholics through his encyclicals, letters, addresses and pastoral visits around the world |
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Chosen by the Cardinals |
Is chosen by the Cardinals who are guided by the Holy Spirit, so he has been chosen by God; this is important so that Catholics know they are being led correctly |
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Infallible under certain circumstances |
Infallible under certain circumstances (when he speaks ex cathedral - this means that on these occasions he can make statements that Catholics must believe) |
