Why do Catholics believe the Pope is infallible?
First, a point of clarification. “Infallible” means incapable of teaching error in matters of faith and morals. It does not mean incapable of committing sin.” Papal authority is clearly supported by Scripture, history, and reason. Scripture: “In the OT, when God established His Covenant with the nation of Israel, He provided for a living, continuing authority in the Mosaic priesthood (see 2 Chr 19:11; Mal 2:7.) This authority dod not end when the OT Scripture was written; rather, it continued as the safeguard and authentic interpreter of Sacred Scripture.” “When Christ established His Church, the New Israel, He set up a living, continuing authority to teach, govern, and sanctify in His name. This living authority is called “Apostolic” because it began with the twelve Apostles and continued with their successors….Among the twelve Apostles, St. Peter is clearly the head.” Read Matthew 16:13-19. “Jesus changes Simon’s name to Peter, which means ‘rock.’ Our Lord says this rock will be Go
