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'''Magisterium''' (from the [[Latin]] ''magister'': 'master') is a technical ecclesiastical term in [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholicism]] referring to the [[Pope]] and those [[bishop|Bishops]] who are directly under his supervision. According to Catholic [[doctrine]] and [[dogma]], the Magisterium is the only ([[earth|earthly]]) authority qualified to teach or interpret the truths of the |
'''Magisterium''' (from the [[Latin]] ''magister'': 'master') is a technical ecclesiastical term in [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholicism]] referring to the [[Pope]] and those [[bishop|Bishops]] who are directly under his supervision. According to Catholic [[doctrine]] and [[dogma]], the Magisterium is the only ([[earth|earthly]]) authority qualified to teach or interpret the truths of the Faith [[Papal infallibility|infallibly]]. |
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"The task of interpreting the Word of [[God]] authentically has been entrusted solely to the Magisterium of the Church, that is, to the Pope and to the bishops in [[communion]] with him." (''Catechism of the Catholic Church'', 2nd ed. [1997], pt. 1, sect. 1, ch. 2, art. 2, III [#100]). |
"The task of interpreting the Word of [[God]] authentically has been entrusted solely to the Magisterium of the Church, that is, to the Pope and to the bishops in [[communion]] with him." (''Catechism of the Catholic Church'', 2nd ed. [1997], pt. 1, sect. 1, ch. 2, art. 2, III [#100]). |
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Informally, ''magisterium'' refers to the consensus of the |
Informally, ''magisterium'' refers to the consensus of the Faith which has been historically taught and believed over two millennia. This informal "magisterium" is, from time to time, formally or solemnly ratified by the dogmatic definitions issued ''[[ex cathedra]]'' by the Pope, or by the bishops in council, provided that their decisions are accepted and approved by the formal Magisterium. |
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Revision as of 20:59, 30 September 2005
Magisterium (from the Latin magister: 'master') is a technical ecclesiastical term in Catholicism referring to the Pope and those Bishops who are directly under his supervision. According to Catholic doctrine and dogma, the Magisterium is the only (earthly) authority qualified to teach or interpret the truths of the Faith infallibly.
"The task of interpreting the Word of God authentically has been entrusted solely to the Magisterium of the Church, that is, to the Pope and to the bishops in communion with him." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd ed. [1997], pt. 1, sect. 1, ch. 2, art. 2, III [#100]).
Informally, magisterium refers to the consensus of the Faith which has been historically taught and believed over two millennia. This informal "magisterium" is, from time to time, formally or solemnly ratified by the dogmatic definitions issued ex cathedra by the Pope, or by the bishops in council, provided that their decisions are accepted and approved by the formal Magisterium.