Brian Tierney has written a study on the historical origins of this doctrine; he argues that it can be traced back to the scholarlywritings of Peter Olivi. A book rejecting this idea was published by Hans Kung in 1971, and led him to be stripped of hislicense to teach Catholic theology. Protestant opponents of this principle often cite the Three Chapters Controversy as evi
Brian Tierney has written a study on the historical origins of this doctrine; he argues that it can be traced back to the scholarlywritings of Peter Olivi. A book rejecting this idea was published by Hans Kung in 1971, and led him to be stripped of hislicense to teach Catholic theology. Protestant opponents of this principle often cite the Three Chapters Controversy as evidence.Defended early on by Robert Bellarmine, this doctrine was formally defiÂned in a constitution called Pastor Aeternus,which was denounced by opponents as part of the heresy of Ultramontanism when it was issued by the First Vatican Council.This idea was invoked by Pius XII when he deÂfined the Assumption of Mary as an article of faith, and this doctrine allows forthe possibility of speaking ex cathedra. For 10 points, name this Catholic doctrine, which holds that the Pope is unable to errin deÂfining a dogma.
Brian Tierney has written a study on the historical origins of this doctrine; he argues that it can be traced back to the scholarlywritings of Peter Olivi.
papal infallibility [prompt on infallibility of the Church]