Category Archives: doctrine

Does Cardinal Dolan Pay for Abortifacients?

Posted on 29 May 2013 by Ron Conte

Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York and President of the USCCB, has stated publicly that the NY diocese pays for health insurance, which under current law includes coverage for contraceptives and abortifacients. Some commentators are claiming that paying for this … Continue reading →

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Are Catholics permitted to hold any opinion once held by a Saint?

Posted on 23 May 2013 by Ron Conte

Not necessarily. The Roman Catholic Magisterium continues to teach and to clarify the truths found in the Sacred Deposit of Faith (Tradition and Scripture). Any new development of doctrine and any magisterial teachings issued subsequent to the time of that … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Akin’s Rejection of the Dogma of Intrinsic Evil

Posted on 16 May 2013 by Ron Conte

The ordinary and universal Magisterium infallibly teaches that certain types of acts are intrinsically evil, i.e. wrong by their very nature, apart from intentions and circumstances. See my post: The Dogma of Intrinsically Evil Acts. Pope John Paul II: “The … Continue reading →

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Infallible versus Non-infallible Teachings of the Magisterium

Posted on 1 May 2013 by Ron Conte

The Magisterium is the teaching authority of the Church. It is also an ability; the Church has the ability as well as the authority to teach the truths of faith and morals found in the Sacred Deposit of Faith: Sacred … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis: Encyclical on Faith

Posted on 29 April 2013 by Ron Conte

Reports now suggest that Pope Francis intends to publish an encyclical on faith for the Year of Faith. This encyclical may well be based on work on that topic which began under his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. The holy Pontiff … Continue reading →

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Grace and Salvation

Posted on 20 April 2013 by Ron Conte

It is difficult to live a moral life in an immoral world. It is difficult to live a chaste life in an unchaste world. It is difficult to live a selfless life in a selfish world. It is difficult to … Continue reading →

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Fr. Z. versus Michael Voris

Posted on 7 April 2013 by Ron Conte

Fr. Z. has repeatedly publicly stated his unqualified support for Michael Voris. He frequently promotes Voris’ videos and teachings on his blog. He has traveled to Washington D.C. with Voris. Why does Fr. Z. support and promote the work of … Continue reading →

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The Washing of Feet on Holy Thursday: Discipline is not Dogma

Posted on 30 March 2013 by Ron Conte

On Holy Thursday, the Pope held Mass at Rome’s Casal del Marmo prison for minors. During the Mass, as is the practice worldwide in the Catholic Church, the Pope (as the celebrant of the Mass) washed the feet of 12 … Continue reading →

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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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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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