Author Archives: Ron Conte

Is Pope Francis I the pope called Peter the Roman?

Posted on 13 March 2013 by Ron Conte

The next Pope after Pope Benedict XVI is Pope Francis I. He is a valid and true Pope over the one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. But is he the pope prophesied by St. Malachy under the phrase: “Peter the … Continue reading →

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An American Pope? Not a Chance.

Posted on 5 March 2013 by Ron Conte

The Cardinals know that they cannot elect a Cardinal or Bishop from the United States to be the next Pope. Even if they wanted to do so — which they don’t — they cannot. They don’t want to do so, … Continue reading →

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How Will The Cardinals Vote?

Posted on 4 March 2013 by Ron Conte

Some Cardinals are considered “liberal” and others are considered “conservative”. However, the term liberal, when applied to a Roman Catholic Cardinal is a far cry from the use of the term in secular politics. A “liberal” Cardinal is still against … Continue reading →

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What If A Heretic Were Elected Pope?

Posted on 3 March 2013 by Ron Conte

Only God is truly fully infallible in every possible way, without limit. Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture (also called the Deposit of Faith) are infallible, in all that they assert as true, on matters of faith, morals, salvation, and all … Continue reading →

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Can a Pope Ever Be a Heretic?

Posted on 3 March 2013 by Ron Conte

Some persons have claimed that if a heretic is elected Pope, then he is not a valid Pope. And some have claimed that if a valid Pope falls into heresy, he ceases to be a valid Pope. Both claims are … Continue reading →

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The next Pope and the SSPX

Posted on 1 March 2013 by Ron Conte

The SSPX is a group of Bishops, priests, and laypersons who utterly reject the teaching authority of Vatican II and every Pope from John 23 to Benedict 16. They are schismatics, in that they reject an Ecumenical Council and several … Continue reading →

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Start Date of the Conclave

Posted on 27 February 2013 by Ron Conte

A new Motu Proprio by Pope Benedict 16, issued prior to his resignation, allows the Cardinals to start the conclave earlier than March 15, but only if all the Cardinals are assembled. So it is still possible, even in my … Continue reading →

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Is Cardinal Peter Turkson papabile?

Posted on 25 February 2013 by Ron Conte

This is a re-post of a previous article: The term ‘papabile’ means Pope-able, referring to persons who are considered to be suitable candidates to be the next Pope. The term Pope come from the Italian word ‘Papa’, since the Pope … Continue reading →

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Is Cardinal Schönborn Papabile? Not at all

Posted on 25 February 2013 by Ron Conte

Cardinal Christoph Schönborn of Austria turned 67 in 2012. He is one of the most liberal Cardinals in the Church. He is from Europe, and is from a family of nobility. He is not papabile for several reasons: too young, … Continue reading →

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Distinguishing Discipline from Doctrine in the Bible

Posted on 25 February 2013 by Ron Conte

~ This post is my commentary on a sarcastic and malicious open letter, by an unknown author, addressed to Dr. Laura Schlessinger. This letter has been on the internet for quite a few years now, but it just came to … Continue reading →

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Revisions to Dates in my Predictions

Posted on 23 February 2013 by Ron Conte

Please understand that my writings about the future are speculative eschatology, based on study and interpretation, not based on knowledge that is absolute or certain. I have never received any private revelations. I have never received any kind of visions … Continue reading →

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Pope Pius X vision about the Next Pope

Posted on 23 February 2013 by Ron Conte

Pope Saint Pius X: “I have seen one of my successors, of the same name, who was fleeing over the bodies of his brethren. He will take refuge in some hiding place; but after a brief respite, he will die … Continue reading →

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