PAPAL INFALLIBILITY

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PAPAL INFALLIBILITY

- Dont worry, darling, Ill wait until they make you Pope, then youll be infallible ! Date: 1905

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Catholicism Darling Infallibility Papal Pope Scandal Sexual Wait Worry Anti Catholic

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this humorous and satirical cartoon from 1905, a man reassures a worried woman that he will wait until she becomes Pope before she becomes infallible. The concept of Papal Infallibility, a doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church, asserts that when the Pope speaks ex cathedra, or in the role of the infallible teacher of faith and morals, he is protected from error. This belief, which was formally defined by the First Vatican Council in 1870, has been a source of controversy and debate, particularly among those critical of the Catholic Church. The cartoon's title, "Dont worry, darling, Ill wait until they make you Pope, then youll be infallible!," plays on the idea that the concept of Papal Infallibility is an outdated and absurd notion, especially when applied to women. The image of a woman being made infallible through the Papacy is a provocative and scandalous idea, intended to challenge the traditional gender roles and power dynamics within the Church. The cartoon also reflects the anti-Catholic sentiment that was prevalent during the early 1900s in the United States, particularly in the context of the ongoing debate over the separation of church and state. The image of the Pope and the Catholic Church as an institution that is out of touch with modernity and progress is a common theme in anti-Catholic cartoons from this period. Despite the controversy and criticism, the doctrine of Papal Infallibility remains an important aspect of Catholic theology and identity. The belief that the Pope is the infallible teacher of faith and morals is seen as a source of unity and stability within the Church, particularly during times of doctrinal controversy and uncertainty. However, the ongoing debate over the role of women in the Church and the broader issue of gender equality continue to challenge the traditional understanding of Papal Infallibility and the power dynamics within the Catholic Church.

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