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34. Page 86 WWPGC 13

The expression, “Two conflicting powers, each professedly infallible, now claimed obedience,” raises the question of the proper use of the word “infallible.” According to Roman Catholic doctrine, infallibility does not apply to the pope as a temporal king, as a private person, as a writer on general themes, or as a speaker; but merely refers to his utterances when made ex-cathedra in defining the belief of the church. See Faith of Our Fathers by Cardinal Gibbons, page 145, and following. From the Catholic standpoint the doctrine of infallibility is not impaired by the fact of there being two rival popes at the same time. WWPGC 13.10

Response: Negative. No change made. WWPGC 13.11