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What did the doctrine of Papal Infallibility imply?
  1. The pope spoke for God, so he was incapable of error.
  2. The pope favored the upper classes.
  3. The pope was against democracy.
  4. The pope was divine.
Explanation
Answer - A - The doctrine of Papal Infallibility implied that the pope spoke for God, so he was incapable of error.

Key Takeaway: Papal Infallibility is a Roman Catholic doctrine dictates that the Pope is entirely incapable of error, as he is led by the Holy Spirit. Although it does not lead to sin in the pope’s personal life, it does apply to anything that he does or says within the bounds of the Church.
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