Author Archives: Ron Conte

Catholic Theology Questions and Answers

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Reports of Lightning Striking a Statue of St. Peter in Argentina (Confirmed)

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UPDATE from recent visitor to the Sanctuary: from Ben Carter, (@BCJCarter) “THREAD ON THE ST. PETER STATUE – PROOF” “My friend Carlos Caso-Rosendi set out today to the shrine from his home on Buenes Aries, & has sent out ths … Continue reading

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A Short Syllabus of Catholic Teaching on Salvation

There are three forms of baptism: 1. baptism by water — This is the Sacrament of Baptism, by which one formally enters the Church and becomes a member. The Catholic Church accepts Orthodox Christian and most Protestant denomination baptisms as … Continue reading

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Why the 14th Amendment Does Not Apply to former Presidents

Updated to add this quote: “Nor is it clear if section 3 applies to the presidency. An early draft mentioned the office, but the final draft did not.” [the guardian uk] The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, in Section … Continue reading

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The Version of Catholicism in Your Brain

We all have a version of the Catholicism in our brains; this version is each person’s own fallible partially-incorrect partially-incomplete understanding of the Catholic Christian Faith. This Faith includes mysteries beyond complete human comprehension; mysteries can only be partially understood, … Continue reading

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The Non-infallible Decisions of the Pope can Err to Some Extent

I’ve spend much time and many words defending Pope Francis and other Popes, as well as defending the papacy itself and the Ecumenical Councils. However, I want to be perfectly clear that when I refer to the non-infallible decisions of … Continue reading

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What does the new Church Militant board member, Y.G. Nyghtstorm, believe?

UPDATE: Y.G. Nyghtstorm is no longer with Church Militant (Saint Michael’s Media), per his tweet on 5 Feb 2024: YG Nyghtstorm (@ygnyghtstorm) Good morning everyone. I’m no longer with Church Militant and St. Michael’s Media. I did all I could … Continue reading

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The Cottage Industry of Pope Accusers

Many years ago, in the evening after the work day was over, I was sitting with two of my coworkers, chatting pleasantly about work and other topics. Then it came up in conversation that they were both non-denominational Christians. These … Continue reading

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The reaction to Same-Sex Blessings vs the reaction if Deaconesses are Ordained

There has been a big reaction in Catholic media to the decision of Pope Francis allowing blessings for same-sex couples, divorced and remarried persons, and others in “irregular” situations. It is not wrong to bless anyone. As I said previously … Continue reading

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New DDF document on Blessings for Same-Sex Couples

The Apostolic See has released a new document, a declaration by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith approved by Pope Francis, titled: Fiducia Supplicans. Excerpts follow: [Intro:] “It is precisely in this context that one can understand the … Continue reading

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Was archbishop Vigano recently re-consecrated as a Bishop of the SSPX?

UPDATED to add: Fr. Francois Chazal sent a note to a user at CathInfo.com, as follows: “In the meantime, by my broad and imperfect calculations, the Resistance, with all its faults and miseries, totals about 110, seven bishops included, most … Continue reading

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On Opposing Pope Francis and Communion for the Divorced/Remarried

Here we are referring to those Catholics who are divorced and remarried without an annulment. Pope Francis has permitted those persons and others in irregular situations to possibly receive Communion, even if they are still struggling with objectively grave sins, … Continue reading

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