The Sixth Ecumenical Council (the third at Constantinople) was preparing to accuse him of heresy, many decades after his death. The Pope who reigned over the Council was Pope Saint Agatho. He wrote a letter to the Council trying to … Continue reading
7 Mistakes that Papal Critics Are Making
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1. The assumption that Popes Honorius I and John XXII committed or taught heresy. They never offer a theological argument to prove this accusation. They simply assume it. And that assumption establishes, without basis, half of their conclusion. For Pope … Continue reading
Accusing a Pope of Heresy: How We Got Here
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Conservative Catholics used to pride themselves on defending orthodoxy and believing the teachings of the Magisterium, especially the Pope. Liberal Catholics were sharply criticized by conservatives for allegedly being heterodox and unfaithful to magisterial teaching, especially papal teachings. When a … Continue reading
Summary of “The Indefectibility of the Roman Pontiff”
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This post is a summary of my book: The Indefectibility of the Roman Pontiff Which Popes Are Valid? The three conditions for a valid papacy are: 1. valid election; 2. free acceptance of the office; 3. ordination to the episcopal … Continue reading
April Newsletter Topics
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Topics for April Newsletter: 1. The Meaning of the Notre Dame de Paris Fire 2. Momentous Events in May of 2019 3. Papal Immunity from Error and a Never Failing Faith 4. How To Disagree with the Pope Faithfully and … Continue reading
What Does Michael Voris believe on Salvation?
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Maybe he doesn’t know what he believes. Maybe he’s ashamed to admit what he believes. Moreover, Mr. Voris couldn’t write a theological argument to support his position on salvation theology, or any other topic for that matter, if his job … Continue reading
The Council of Trent corrected an error by Aquinas on Transubstantiation
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The dogma of transubstantiation was infallibly defined by the Council of Trent: “The most holy Eucharist has indeed this in common with the rest of the sacraments, that it is a symbol of a sacred thing, and is a visible … Continue reading
Michael Voris – part 4 – Public Formal Schism
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This is part four of a four-article series. Read the previous three parts here: Part one, Part two, and Part three. Canon Law 751: “Can. 751 Heresy is the obstinate denial or obstinate doubt after the reception of baptism of … Continue reading
The Roman Pontiff: Immunity from Error and Never-failing Faith
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In chronological order: St. Cyprian, 3rd century: “Where Peter is, there is the Church”, repeated by St. Ambrose and St. Boniface. Confirmed by Pope Benedict XV in the Encyclical In Hac Tanta. St. Cyprian: “If someone does not hold fast … Continue reading
Bishop Athanasisus Schneider: teacher of heresy
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Over at OnePeterFive.com: Bishop Athanasisus Schneider: On the Question of a Heretical Pope. 1. First, Pope Honorius I was never condemned by any Ecumenical Council for heresy. He was anathemized for having failed to do enough to stop the spread … Continue reading
Conservative Hypocrisy on Cardinal Pell
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Cardinal George Pell is a convicted child abuser. He is facing additional court cases for other allegations of abusing minors. And there are many other accusations with probably will never be tried. So it is unconscionable for Catholics who are … Continue reading
Michael Voris versus Pope Francis – pt 3 – Tool of Satan
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This is part three in a four-article series. Part one is here and Part two is here. This argument is very simple. Michael Voris has stated that anyone who is in a state of unrepented actual mortal sin is a … Continue reading