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Definition (Dogmatic)
A solemn declaration by an ecumenical council or by the Pope that a doctrine is revealed by God and must be believed by the universal Church.
Infallible Declarations
A solemn declaration by an ecumenical council or by the Pope that a doctrine is revealed by God and must be believed by the universal Church. Such definitions are called infallible and must be adhered to with the obedience of faith (CCC 891).
Frequently Asked Questions
Must Catholics believe dogmatic definitions? Yes. Such definitions by an ecumenical council or the Pope are infallible and must be adhered to with the obedience of faith.
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