Can there be a heretical pope?

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Can a heretic become a Pope? Can a Pope become a heretic? In such case where a Pope becomes a heretic, should we follow him and what ought we to do?

 

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These links should be helpful for understanding the Roman Catholic teaching on the validity of popes who hold heretical positions. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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