What is the difference between a dogma, a doctrine, an infallible statement, an ex cathedra statement, etc.?
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There are a variety of terms used in the Catholic Church to refer to particular statements or beliefs. Here are a number of some such terms:
* Dogma
* Doctrine
* Infallible statement
* Infallible papal teaching
* Statement made *ex cathedra*
* Definitively proposed doctrine
* Authoritative statement
Are any of these the same? Are all infallible statements papal teachings? Are all doctrines dogmas? What exactly are the differences between these?
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