The Vigano letter (PDF English Version) notoriously called for the resignation of Pope Francis, based on his failures in addressing the sexual abuse crisis in the Church. The response letter from Cardinal Ouellet defended the Roman Pontiff, and pointed out … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2018
The Sin of Falsely Accusing the Pope
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The article in question was published at Crisis magazine, on 8 October 2018: The Sin of Silence by James Soriano. It is the latest example of conservative Catholic opposition to Pope Francis. And it is one of the most vicious … Continue reading
Rejecting Humanae Vitae in 1968 and 2018
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When Humanae Vitae was released on 25 July 1968, the welcome was not warm. Very promptly, many priests and theologians spoke against the encyclical. On 30 July 1968, a group of 87 Catholic theologians, including many priests and a few … Continue reading
Ask a theological question (open)
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Use the comment section below to ask a theological question. I prefer topics on which I’ve written in my books or blog, but I’ll answer almost any question in Catholic theology. Ronald L. Conte Jr.
Is Better Church Governance in violation of Universi Dominici Gregis?
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Pope Saint John Paul II wrote the rules governing each papal conclave in the document: Universi Dominici Gregis. Those rules are still in effect, and they include a prohibition against individuals or groups attempting to influence a future papal election. … Continue reading