What is meant by the indefectibility of the Catholic Church? By the indefectibility of the Catholic Church is meant that the Church, as Christ founded it, will last until the end of time.
And, behold, I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world. (Matthew 28:20)
Are all obliged to belong to the Catholic Church in order to be saved? All are obliged to belong to the Catholic Church in order to be saved.
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but through me." (John 14:6)
Further reading: CCC 832-838
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