Papal Infallibility

Papal infallibility is a doctrine in the Catholic Church stating that, under specific conditions, the Pope is protected from error when proclaiming a dogma about faith or morals. This means that when the Pope speaks officially and infallibly on these matters, he is guided by the Holy Spirit, ensuring that his declaration is without error. This doctrine is invoked only in rare circumstances, emphasizing the solemnity and specific context in which papal infallibility applies, not that the Pope is perfect in all his opinions or actions.