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by mondo9000 2671 days ago
>> It has only been invoked twice in the last 150 years, both times for doctrinal statements relating to Mariology

This is a common but absurd misconception, implying that only twice in 2000 years a pope made a statement that fulfills the requirements outlined in Vatican I, ie. making a statement 1) regarding faith and morals, 2) directed to the entire church.