Common misconception. In extremely limited cases, under extremely limited circumstances, The Holy Spirit will ensure that certain teachings regarding faith and morals are unerring.
Other than that, the pope is as fallible as the next guy, as Francis so eloquently displays on a near daily basis.
29 posted on 12/14/2013 10:38:06 PM PST by Wyrd bið ful aræd
(Gone Galt, 11/07/12----No king but Christ! Don't tread on me!)