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 ● Mar. 25, 2025
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 ● Feb. 4, 2021
It is a conviction descended, ex cathedra, from Robert Penn Warren, in his spare masterpiece, “Tell Me a Story.”
From The New Yorker ● May 20, 2019
Which Catholics believe in the primacy of the Pope's teachings, when he is not speaking ex cathedra?
From New York Times ● Apr. 9, 2018
In my opinion," said Mary Catesby, speaking ex cathedra, "that woman is a perfect devil.
From Mrs. Fitz by Snaith, J. C.
