cathedra

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Popes wield such power that they can speak ex cathedra — literally, from the papal throne — to make infallible pronouncements on morality that the faithful must obey.

From Los Angeles Times

The last time a pope issued an ex cathedra decree was in 1950, when Pius XII made the assumption of Mary into heaven an article of faith.

From Washington Post

Though Notre Dame has moved liturgically to a new home, Notre Dame will always remain Paris‘ cathedral - officials are at pains to point out - so long as the bishop’s physical chair, or “cathedra” doesn’t move.

From Washington Times

Though Notre Dame has moved liturgically to a new home, Notre Dame will always remain Paris’ cathedral — officials are at pains to point out — so long as the bishop’s physical chair, or “cathedra” doesn’t move.

From Seattle Times

The service will include traditions such as anointing Bishop Lane with oil, and she will sit in the cathedra - the bishop's seat - for the first time.

From BBC