The Authority to elect the Pope resides in the body of Bishops

Posted on 11 September 2019 by Ron Conte

Anyone accepted by the body of Bishops as Roman Pontiff is a valid Roman Pontiff, and no valid Pope can ever lose his validity (but he may validly resign). St. Robert Bellarmine held that if a man was invalidly elected, … Continue reading →

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These Condemned Errors sound like the Papal Accusers

Posted on 10 September 2019 by Ron Conte

In the 15th century, the Council of Constance (1414-1418) condemned the errors of Jan Hus. Many of these errors seem entirely consonant with the words and/or behavior of the modern-day papal accusers. Let’s review some of the condemned errors and … Continue reading →

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A Novel Argument in favor of Communion for the Divorced

Posted on 4 September 2019 by Ron Conte

I’ve not seen this point in any of the discussions about Amoris Laetitia, specifically the section that allows, in some limited cases, reception of holy Communion by the divorced and remarried. It is a solid theological argument, based not only … Continue reading →

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Comprehensive Reply to the Papal Accusers

Posted on 3 September 2019 by Ron Conte

The Errors The conservative papal accusers have progressed in their grave sins: from criticizing Pope Francis’ teaching; to criticizing everything he says and does, whether doctrine, discipline, or opinion; to attacking any Cardinal or Bishop who teaches or acts contrary … Continue reading →

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Proof that Each Pope is Chosen by God

Posted on 2 September 2019 by Ron Conte

The papal critics lay the foundation for their assaults on Pope Francis (soon to be known as: Pope Saint Francis I) by asserting falsehoods to use a premises for their faulty arguments and false assertions. The cornerstone of this foundation … Continue reading →

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Are the Divorced and Remarried Saved?

Posted on 31 August 2019 by Ron Conte

There has been much controversy about whether divorced and remarried persons should be permitted to receive Communion. By divorced and remarried, we mean: 1. a person who has a previous marriage, 2. to a person still living, 3. which seem … Continue reading →

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Three Gifts that make Each Pope the Rock

Posted on 30 August 2019 by Ron Conte

The list of quotes from Church documents without commentary is here: The Roman Pontiff: Immunity from Error and Never-failing Faith (Catholicism.io). Each Pope has three gifts, not three only, but three pertaining to the possibility of error. 1. Papal Infallibility … Continue reading →

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Is the Pope changing a dogma on the death penalty?

Posted on 30 August 2019 by franciscofigueroa1

A related question is: Is the Pope is saying that the death penalty is intrinsically evil? First lets carefully read the new revised numeral (It is ‘new’ because it was previously revised by Pope St. John Paul II as well): “2267 … Continue reading →

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Second prayer request

Posted on 27 August 2019 by Ron Conte

Thanks to everyone who prayed for my mother, Carol Conte, while she was suffering from dementia. My mom passed away last week. I’m asking for prayers for her soul in purgatory. Thanks. Ron

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Dawn Eden replies to Austin Ruse

Posted on 26 August 2019 by Ron Conte

Dawn Eden Goldstein, S.Th.D. replies here: Response to Austin Ruse (Friday, August 23, 2019) to Austin Ruse’s personal attacks at Crisis magazine: Dawn Eden: from “rock historian” to Grand Inquisitor (August 23, 2019 )

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Warning the world: Iran has Nukes!

Posted on 24 August 2019 by Ron Conte

Update 11/19/19: Iran has shutdown the internet within its borders. Supposedly, this is a response to the protests on higher fuel prices. But it is also the type of action that a nation might do when preparing for war. Update … Continue reading →

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Ed Peters on Fr. Sosa and heresy

Posted on 23 August 2019 by Ron Conte

Dr. Ed Peters: Rev. Sosa’s remarks on the devil warrant official response (August 22, 2019) The hypocrisy here is just stunning. Dr. Ed Peters, who has repeatedly publicly asserted, promoted, and taught heresy, is suggesting that the Church investigate and … Continue reading →

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