Author Archives: Ron Conte

Reply to the Declaration of the Hermits (UK)

A very small group of Hermits in the U.K. (www.trumpeteer.co.uk) have issued a “Declaration” (found here) against Pope Francis. They have been excommunicated (ferendae sententiae) by the local Bishop, and rightly so. They are schismatics and heretics. Here is my … Continue reading

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Can An Ecumenical Council correct the Roman Pontiff?

No, per the dogma of Vatican I: “Since the Roman Pontiff, by the divine right of the Apostolic Primacy, governs the whole Church, we likewise teach and declare that he is the Supreme Judge of the faithful, and that in … Continue reading

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Arguments against Papal Faith: Peter

The First Vatican Council taught the dogma that each Roman Pontiff has the divine charism of a never-failing faith. This dogma has been rejected by the opponents of Pope Francis, the papal accusers. For they accuse him of having failed … Continue reading

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The Church and the Pope are indefectible

The dogma of the indefectibility of the Church was taught by the 4th Council of Constantinople, the Second Council of Lyons, the Council of Florence, and the First Council of the Vatican. This dogma is based on the words of … Continue reading

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Is Iran Planning a Campaign of Nuclear Blackmail?

Iran maintains that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. Also, Santa is married to the tooth fairy, and the Easter bunny was arrested for domestic battery. It could not be more clear that Iran is spending vast resources on … Continue reading

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What If the Papal Accusers Have Their Way?

What do the papal accusers want? What if they get all that they desire? 1. I suppose they want Pope Francis removed, but he can only be removed by death or resignation. Suppose he resigns, and is replaced by a … Continue reading

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Is Vigano Right or Wrong on Francis?

Is the recent public statement by Carlo Maria Vigano Right or Wrong on Pope Francis? I want to begin by assuring my readers that my position on Francis has not changed. But let’s take a trip down the rabbit hole … Continue reading

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Popes Francis, Vigilius, Paul IV, and Ex Apostolatus Officio

Summary: Can Paul IV’s ex officio document be used to claim that Francis is not a valid Pope? No, it cannot. Is Pope Vigilius proof that Popes can be heretics? No, just the opposite. Pope Vigilius Before becoming Roman Pontiff, … Continue reading

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Questions for the Papal Accusers…

…with my answers and their indecision. 1. Was Pope Francis validly elected? The papal accusers cannot agree; some say yes, others say no. Some claim Benedict is still Pope. The dogma of the indefectibility of the Church means that God … Continue reading

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Birthday of Pope Francis: Dec. 17th (83 years old)

Please pray for Pope Francis on his birthday this Tuesday, December 17th. He will be 83 years old.

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Ordination of Pope Francis

December 13th is the 50th anniversary of the ordination of Pope Francis. Prayers for him and for his intentions, please! Mary as the Rosa Mystica: “I wish the 13th of each month to be celebrated as the day of Mary.”

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Cardinal Manning on the infallible faith of the Pope

In defense of the dogma of the First Vatican Council that the Pope has the “charism of truth and a never-failing faith” as well as the ability to teach ex cathedra (to teach under Papal Infallibility), Cardinal Manning wrote a … Continue reading

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