Papal Infallibility Does not mean managerial, prudential, moral. When the Pope declares some article of faith that his been handed down for 2000 years and has been believed by all Christians everywhere in some form or another, then he is protected from error. The Historical Development of the Doctrine: Bible Verses: Heading 6Paragraph Church Father Quotes: Heading 6Paragraph Non-Catholic Quotes: Heading 6Paragraph