Author Archives: Ron Conte

Can a Pope be Excommunicated? Is he above Canon Law?

Posted on 9 October 2015 by Ron Conte

The Pope can add to, subtract from, and change Canon Law. Pope Saint John Paul II signed into effect the current Code of Canon Law in 1983. This new Code includes hundreds of changes from the older 1917 Code. Any … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis should remove the penalty of excommunication for abortion

Posted on 7 October 2015 by Ron Conte

Currently, under Canon law, anyone who commits the sin of abortion, and any accomplices without whose help the crime of abortion could not have been committed, are excommunicated (latae sententiae). Pope Francis has decreed that, during the Year of Mercy, … Continue reading →

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Bible Readings Week 30

Posted on 5 October 2015 by Ron Conte

For this week: read 1 Corinthians 13-16 and 2 Corinthians 1.

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the sins of Monsignor Krzysztof Charamsa

Posted on 4 October 2015 by Ron Conte

UPDATE: monsignor Charamsa has now been laicized (defrocked) by his Bishop for breaking his vow of chastity. This story is overshadowing the news about the opening of the Synod. A Catholic priest, Monsignor Krzysztof Charamsa, who worked for many years … Continue reading →

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Catholic hypocrisy on gay marriage

Posted on 3 October 2015 by Ron Conte

I’m a believing and practicing Roman Catholic. I make no apologies for believing what my Church teaches on any and all subjects, including teachings contrary to the prevailing views in secular society. The Church teaches that same-sex marriage is not … Continue reading →

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The “Who am I to judge” Misquote

Posted on 2 October 2015 by Ron Conte

At a press conference during a papal flight on 28 July 2013, Pope Francis stated: “If someone is gay and is searching for the Lord and has good will, then who am I to judge him? The Catechism of the … Continue reading →

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Casting Stones at the Divorced and Remarried

Posted on 30 September 2015 by Ron Conte

As I’ve said many times now, my preference is for a strict discipline on reception of Communion: only believing and practicing Catholics, free from every objective mortal sin and actual mortal sin, who have been to Confession within the last … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis on Conscientious Objection

Posted on 30 September 2015 by Ron Conte

The Pope was asked about government workers refusing to give gay marriage licenses: Govt. workers have right to refuse gay marriage licenses: pope. He stated: “Conscientious objection must enter into every juridical structure because it is a right.” “I can’t … Continue reading →

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New Book: In Defense of Pope Francis

Posted on 29 September 2015 by Ron Conte

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My latest book of Roman Catholic theology is available at Amazon in Kindle format: In Defense of Pope Francis. To read the Kindle versions of my books, without a Kindle device, get the free cloud reader — or — any … Continue reading →

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Bible Readings Week 29

Posted on 28 September 2015 by Ron Conte

For this week: read 1 Corinthians 8-12

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What will you do IF Pope Francis decides….?

Posted on 27 September 2015 by Ron Conte

What will you do if Pope Francis decides to do any or all of the following: 1. allows the divorced and remarried to receive Communion 2. allows gay couples to receive Communion 3. allows any baptized Catholic to receive Communion … Continue reading →

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Who Decides What Catholicism Is?

Posted on 27 September 2015 by Ron Conte

For many Catholics, the Roman Catholic faith is nothing other than the version of Catholicism in their own hearts, minds, and lives. So when any Pope or Council speaks or acts contrary to that version, they automatically assume that the … Continue reading →

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