cathedra

Popes wield such power that they can speak ex cathedra — literally, from the papal throne — to make infallible pronouncements on morality that the faithful must obey.

The last time a pope issued an ex cathedra decree was in 1950, when Pius XII made the assumption of Mary into heaven an article of faith.

Though Notre Dame has moved liturgically to a new home, Notre Dame will always remain Paris‘ cathedral - officials are at pains to point out - so long as the bishop’s physical chair, or “cathedra” doesn’t move.

Though Notre Dame has moved liturgically to a new home, Notre Dame will always remain Paris’ cathedral — officials are at pains to point out — so long as the bishop’s physical chair, or “cathedra” doesn’t move.

The service will include traditions such as anointing Bishop Lane with oil, and she will sit in the cathedra - the bishop's seat - for the first time.