papal infallibility
A technical term in Catholic theology referring to the doctrine that the Pope is preserved from error when speaking ex cathedra on matters of faith and morals. Used primarily in religious or academic contexts.
In the Catholic Church, papal infallibility is recognized under specific conditions.
A Sino-Japanese compound composed of 不可 (fuka, 'cannot') and 誤 (go, 'error'), literally meaning 'cannot err'. The term is a direct translation of the Latin 'infallibilitas' used in Catholic doctrine.