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First Vatican Council

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The First Vatican Council was a gathering of Catholic bishops that took place in 1869-1870 in Vatican City. Its main purpose was to address various issues facing the Catholic Church at the time.

Key Features

  • Papal infallibility
  • The role of tradition in revelation
  • The relationship between faith and reason

Pros

  • Established the doctrine of papal infallibility
  • Emphasized the importance of tradition in interpreting scripture

Cons

  • Controversial among some Catholics and non-Catholics
  • Led to a schism within the Old Catholic Church

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