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How to defeat a destroyer pope
Cajetan's exhortation is very applicable to defeating a usurper 'pope' too.
How an evil pope could 'destroy the Church'—Cajetan's objections
Excluding the question of heresy from his discussion, Cajetan considers whether other reasons might justify deposing a pope.
Could a Pope destroy the Church?
Cardinal Torquemada's list of ways this might happen doesn't include teaching heresy and errors, or imposing evil laws or a new religion.
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Can liturgical changes affect validity? Cardinal Vaughan says yes
Cardinal Vaughan stated that systematic liturgical changes demonstrate the intentions of those responsible for them, and can render the rite of doubtful…
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The Pope is absolutely above Councils, can't submit to their coercive judgment
Bellarmine shows the Pope is absolutely above both the rest of the Church and general councils, and that no authority can judge or coerce him. This is…
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'Ipso facto': Bellarmine's 'five opinions' on the heretic pope question
One of the most infamous—and contemporary—topics in St Robert Bellarmine's 'Controversies' is that of the five opinions on the 'heretic pope.'
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What's superior, Pope or Council? Bellarmine sets out the objections
Some claim Bellarmine taught that a council is necessary to effect the loss of office (or 'non-papacy') of a manifestly heretical 'pope.' But this comes…
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St Thomas Becket died for the liberty of the Church—not for religious liberty
It is impossible to defend the liberty of the Church and the Kingship of Christ whilst simultaneously holding to the modern conception of religious…
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Bellarmine does not teach councils are necessary for ipso facto loss of office
It is alleged that Bellarmine taught that a council is necessary to effect the loss of office (or 'non-papacy') of a manifestly heretical 'pope.' Is…
Defective ministerial intention CAN invalidate ordinations
Is it true or false that sacraments—including the rites of holy orders—can hardly ever be rendered invalid due to defect of intention? Cardinal Gasparri…
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S.D. Wright
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When EXACTLY should we baptize our baby?
What does 'ASAP' mean in practice? Should we set a number of days or weeks which are appropriate to wait? Practical answers from Catholic authorities.
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S.D. Wright
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'Ludicrous and impious'—The denial of infant baptism
Our previous article attracted some Protestants who deny infant baptism. Cardinal Gibbons exposes just how satanic this error is.
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