Author Archives: Ron Conte

Can A Pope Be A Heretic? The Answer

Posted on 10 March 2015 by Ron Conte

Over at Crisis magazine, Jacob W. Wood discusses whether a Pope can fall into heresy. It’s a nice thorough yet concise discussion of the relevant questions. But Wood does not provide any answers. In this post, I will deal with … Continue reading →

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12 Crucial Questions in Roman Catholic Salvation Theology

Posted on 9 March 2015 by Ron Conte

These 12 questions and their answers are absolutely essential to the field of soteriology (salvation theology). In all likelihood, the Magisterium will answer most or all of these questions, definitively, in the near future. But in my view, the correct … Continue reading →

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Archbishop Cordileone: Whitewashing the Tombs

Posted on 8 March 2015 by Ron Conte

Recently, San Francisco Archbishop Cordileone added a Faith Statement to the teacher’s handbook for Catholic high schools in the archdiocese. Here is the complete statement: Statement of the High Schools of the Archdiocese of San Francisco Regarding the Teachings and … Continue reading →

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The Ten Commandments: Roman Catholic list and explanation

Posted on 7 March 2015 by Ron Conte

The traditional numbering and order of the ten commandments is as stated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church [n. 2051] with references to Scripture added. 1. I am the LORD your God: you shall not have strange gods before … Continue reading →

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Automatic Excommunication for the Use of Abortifacient Contraception

Posted on 7 March 2015 by Ron Conte

The penalty of automatic excommunication applies to anyone who deliberately chooses and accomplishes a direct abortion, with knowledge of the penalty attached. Can. 1398 A person who procures a completed abortion incurs a latae sententiae excommunication. This penalty applies to … Continue reading →

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Are Atheists Children of God?

Posted on 6 March 2015 by Ron Conte

Are atheists children of God? Every atheist who truly loves his neighbor is truly a child of God. Recently, Pope Francis gave a sermon that included a mention of atheists: “The Lord has redeemed all of us, all of us, … Continue reading →

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Are Faculties Required for a Valid Confession?

Posted on 5 March 2015 by Ron Conte

Canon Law states that a Catholic priest must have faculties (permission from Church authority) to validly administer the Sacrament of Confession: “Can. 966 §1. The valid absolution of sins requires that the minister have, in addition to the power of … Continue reading →

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7 Months until the Schism begins

Posted on 4 March 2015 by Ron Conte

Today is March 4th, 2015. The Synod of Bishops begins October 4th, 2015. That date is the 2000th anniversary of the baptism of Jesus, which was also the starting point for His ministry. At the Synod, I expect Pope Francis … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Akin vs. the Magisterium on salvation

Posted on 4 March 2015 by Ron Conte

Catholic blogger and author Jimmy Akin teaches numerous grave doctrinal errors on a wide range of subjects, along with the false claim that these errors are magisterial teaching or sound theology. His errors include false teachings on contraception, on intrinsic … Continue reading →

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Catholic Teachers of Doctrinal Error

Posted on 3 March 2015 by Ron Conte

There are many Catholics who have decided to teaching without first having learned. They go forth and proclaim the Gospel, without first learning the Gospel from the Church. They teach on the Sacraments without first reading what the Magisterium infallibly … Continue reading →

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To what extent may we resist or disagree with the Pope?

Posted on 3 March 2015 by Ron Conte

Pope Francis is the sole valid current Roman Pontiff. He is the Vicar of Christ, the Supreme Shepherd of the Church on earth. Pope emeritus Benedict accepts Francis as the Pope. The line of succession from Benedict to Francis is … Continue reading →

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Mocking the Pope is a sin against God

Posted on 3 March 2015 by Ron Conte

It doesn’t matter if the Roman Pontiff is liberal and you are conservative, or if he is conservative and you are liberal. It doesn’t matter if he has said or done something with which you disagree. It doesn’t even matter … Continue reading →

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