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3.3 - The Magisterium (Leaders and the leadership in the Church (Cardinals…
3.3 - The Magisterium
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Essential info
The teaching authority of the Church is called the magisterium. This authority is held by the Pope and all the Bishops.
The role of the magisterium is to interpret and protect the Bible and Apostolic Tradition for Catholics in the modern world.
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The living, teaching office of the Church today
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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 (CCC 100).
It is the supreme authority for Catholics, helping interpret scripture and tradition authentically.