Dr. William Marra discusses the distinction between the “theoretical” teaching authority and the governing authority of the Pope in the light of vital distinctions that philosopher Dietrich von Hildebrand has put forth. There are special limits to each of these kinds of authority, some of them are uniquely claimed by the Church in regard to the Pope and his office.
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