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How the call to the Church passed from Israel to the Gentiles
The contempt for Christ on the part of his people opened the door to the Gentiles. But what two classes of Gentiles are represented by the two classes…
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Christ’s warning: The Banquet will go on—with or without you
Our Lord shows the terrible danger of refusing grace, even for things lawful in themselves.
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Did Judas receive Holy Communion? And was he ordained a priest?
The implications of this question are significant, for if Judas departed before Christ said, 'Do this,' was he ever a priest or a bishop?
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Pepino and Fimister attack Catholics rejecting Vatican II's novel religious liberty
The new edition of Abbé Lucien’s 'solution' to Vatican II includes unfortunate allegations against Catholics by John Pepino and Alan Fimister.
Jun 19
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Pope Innocent VIII's condemnation of Pico della Mirandola's book of 900 propositions
Pico della Mirandola has captured many imaginations. But what did Innocent VIII's bull of condemnation actually say?
Jun 18
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Did St Thomas More call a 'Christian Hermeticist' a 'perfect philosopher and theologian'?
Sebastian Morello tells us that the beloved martyr St Thomas More described Pico Della Mirandola as 'a perfect philosopher and a perfect theologian…
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Lucien réfuté: 'La liberté religieuse—Une distinction illusoire, une conclusion indue'
La défense de la liberté religieuse de Vatican II par l’abbé Lucien vient de paraître en anglais — mais l’abbé Belmont l’avait réfutée depuis longtemps.
Jun 18
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Lucien réfuté: 'La liberté religieuse—Une distinction illusoire, une conclusion indue'
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Lucien refuted: 'Religious Liberty: Illusory Distinction, Unwarranted Conclusion'
Abbé Bernard Lucien's defence of Vatican II's new doctrine of religious liberty recently appeared in English. But his claims were already refuted years…
Jun 18
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Lucien refuted: 'Religious Liberty: Illusory Distinction, Unwarranted Conclusion'
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'I do not hesitate to administer conditional confirmation when asked'—Archbishop Lefebvre
Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre wrote to Abbé François Pivert in 1988, explaining his rationale and willingness to confirm conditional confirmation freely…
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'I do not hesitate to administer conditional confirmation when asked'—Archbishop Lefebvre
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Lucien réfuté: 'La liberté religieuse—Une distinction illusoire, une conclusion indue'
La défense de la liberté religieuse de Vatican II par l’abbé Lucien vient de paraître en anglais — mais l’abbé Belmont l’avait réfutée depuis longtemps.
Jun 18
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Lucien réfuté: 'La liberté religieuse—Une distinction illusoire, une conclusion indue'
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Lucien refuted: 'Religious Liberty: Illusory Distinction, Unwarranted Conclusion'
Abbé Bernard Lucien's defence of Vatican II's new doctrine of religious liberty recently appeared in English. But his claims were already refuted years…
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Lucien refuted: 'Religious Liberty: Illusory Distinction, Unwarranted Conclusion'
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What does the Catholic Church say about immigration?
Is there a 'natural right to migrate'—and if so, what conditions might limit its exercise?
Jun 10
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Obedience on trial: Did St Ignatius plant the seeds of the crisis in the Church?
Dr John Lamont portrays St Ignatius and the Jesuits as largely responsible for current crises, due to 'their' conception of obedience. But the facts…
Jun 10
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'Open borders'—Leo XIV's Pentecost sermon (taking aim at JD Vance?)
What does it mean for Leo XIV to say 'The Spirit opens borders'—and why did he repeat this phrase like a mantra in his Pentecost sermon?
Jun 11
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'What we have in common'—Leo XIV and the Popes
Is it true that 'what we have in common is much stronger than what divides us, as Leo XIV said to an Ecumenical Symposium?'
Jun 9
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Leo XIV meets Vatican cardinal behind ‘synodal papacy’ blueprint
Cardinal Koch, the 'Grand Architect' of 2024 document 'The Bishop of Rome' met with the 'Synodal Pope' Leo XIV this week.
Jun 5
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Leo XIV meets Vatican cardinal behind ‘synodal papacy’ blueprint
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Leo XIV cites Amoris Laetitia for the first time
Papa Prevost's reference to Amoris Laetitia marks a new stage in his commitment to Francis' legacy.
Jun 3
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Pope Innocent VIII's condemnation of Pico della Mirandola's book of 900 propositions
Pico della Mirandola has captured many imaginations. But what did Innocent VIII's bull of condemnation actually say?
Jun 18
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Did St Thomas More call a 'Christian Hermeticist' a 'perfect philosopher and theologian'?
Sebastian Morello tells us that the beloved martyr St Thomas More described Pico Della Mirandola as 'a perfect philosopher and a perfect theologian…
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'I do not hesitate to administer conditional confirmation when asked'—Archbishop Lefebvre
Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre wrote to Abbé François Pivert in 1988, explaining his rationale and willingness to confirm conditional confirmation freely…
Jun 16
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Occult and esoteric ‘trad world': Silence breaks at last?
Links between certain ‘traditional’ Catholic figures and occult/esoteric ideology are finally being taken seriously.
Jun 7
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Occult and esoteric ‘trad world': Silence breaks at last?
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Pepino and Fimister attack Catholics rejecting Vatican II's novel religious liberty
The new edition of Abbé Lucien’s 'solution' to Vatican II includes unfortunate allegations against Catholics by John Pepino and Alan Fimister.
Jun 19
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S.D. Wright
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'Totem Pope'—Should we ignore what goes on in Rome?
Is 'ignoring the pope' or hoping that he speaks less a solution—or a further symptom of the 'Totem Pope' illusion?
Jun 12
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What Leo XIV's 'complete commitment' to Vatican II REALLY means
What are the implications of Leo XIV's 'complete commitment to the path that the universal Church has now followed for decades in the wake of the Second…
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What Leo XIV's 'complete commitment' to Vatican II REALLY means
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Leo XIV and the Popes: 'Autocracy' vs. Authority
Once again we have to ask: Is 'Papa Prevost' deliberately aligning himself with errors condemned by Pope St Pius X?
May 29
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Why Palm Sunday’s joy ends at the church door
The triumph of the procession on Palm Sunday does not spill over into the Mass. But why?
Apr 12
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Why does Saint John seem to end his Gospel twice?
St John affirms Christ’s divinity, bears personal witness, and hints at truths too great for the world to contain. His final word is a call to believe…
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What St Luke reveals about the Church’s mission and the Holy Ghost
St Luke closes his Gospel with a beginning: the fulfilment of prophecy, the command to preach repentance, and the promise of power from on high.
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What Trinity Sunday tells us about the Church’s indefectible authority
Christ's final command was to teach, govern and sanctify all men, until the end of time. On Trinity Sunday, the Church recalls this—not as a memory, but…
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'Totem Pope'—Should we ignore what goes on in Rome?
Is 'ignoring the pope' or hoping that he speaks less a solution—or a further symptom of the 'Totem Pope' illusion?
Jun 12
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'Open borders'—Leo XIV's Pentecost sermon (taking aim at JD Vance?)
What does it mean for Leo XIV to say 'The Spirit opens borders'—and why did he repeat this phrase like a mantra in his Pentecost sermon?
Jun 11
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What does the Catholic Church say about immigration?
Is there a 'natural right to migrate'—and if so, what conditions might limit its exercise?
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Obedience on trial: Did St Ignatius plant the seeds of the crisis in the Church?
Dr John Lamont portrays St Ignatius and the Jesuits as largely responsible for current crises, due to 'their' conception of obedience. But the facts…
Jun 10
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Mary and Converts: How Our Lady shaped the first Christians after Pentecost
The newly-baptised Christians clung to Mary as their living link to Christ—and she prayed them into holiness.
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'What we have in common'—Leo XIV and the Popes
Is it true that 'what we have in common is much stronger than what divides us, as Leo XIV said to an Ecumenical Symposium?'
Jun 9
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It’s not a sin to be depressed: What St Philip Neri and St Thomas Aquinas have to say
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Farewell to a ‘turbulent priest’: Bishop Richard Williamson's funeral and burial
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Card. Prevost elected by conclave as Leo XIV—Is he Catholic?
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Francis: 'All religions are a path to reach God'
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'I do not hesitate to administer conditional confirmation when asked'—Archbishop Lefebvre
Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre wrote to Abbé François Pivert in 1988, explaining his rationale and willingness to confirm conditional confirmation freely…
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'Painful uncertainty'—new rite of holy orders critiqued in 1978 by Athanasius Kröger OSB
This Una Voce group was publishing some very daring material in the early days.
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'Painful uncertainty'—new rite of holy orders critiqued in 1978 by Athanasius Kröger OSB
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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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Fr Zuhlsdorf, Michael Davies, and doubtful sacraments
'Father Z', aka Fr John Zuhlsdorf, responded to our article on whether the new rites of holy orders are valid. Here's our reply.
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Classic study calls conditional ordination a 'measure of prudence'
In his defence of the new rites of episcopal consecration, Fr Pierre-Marie OP nonetheless refers to conditional ordination as 'the usage that seems to…
Dec 17, 2024
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Former Jesuit and pro-life stalwart conditionally ordained to the priesthood
Fr James Marshall, pro-lifer and former member of the Society of Jesus, has been conditionally ordained by Bishop Germán Fliess of Bishop Donald…
Dec 16, 2024
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Former Jesuit and pro-life stalwart conditionally ordained to the priesthood
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Classic study admits invalid rites would NOT destroy hierarchy
In his classic study defending the new rites of holy orders, Fr Pierre-Marie OP himself rejected the objection that, if they were invalid, then the…
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Classic study admits invalid rites would NOT destroy hierarchy
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Valid Sacraments? Index of Articles
It is essential, to preserve sacramental integrity, for clerics whose orders depend on the Novus Ordo rites to undergo conditional…
Dec 11, 2024
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'Totem Pope'—Should we ignore what goes on in Rome?
Is 'ignoring the pope' or hoping that he speaks less a solution—or a further symptom of the 'Totem Pope' illusion?
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Obedience on trial: Did St Ignatius plant the seeds of the crisis in the Church?
Dr John Lamont portrays St Ignatius and the Jesuits as largely responsible for current crises, due to 'their' conception of obedience. But the facts…
Jun 10
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Texts for our Times
'Peace, peace: when there was no peace.'
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‘Words of Doctrine are Silent, Miracles Removed’
Novus Ordo Watch has posted a commentary on the prophetic words of St Gregory the Great.
May 26
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‘Words of Doctrine are Silent, Miracles Removed’
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Defending the Jesuits against accusations of 'tyranny' and 'servile obedience'
A oft-cited essay by Dr John Lamont blames St Ignatius and the Jesuits for many evils, based on the notion of obedience expressed in the foundational…
May 16
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Top five articles on St Robert Bellarmine
Check out our top five articles on the Church's Doctor of Controversy—and of the Papacy.
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Are modern churchmen 'pertinacious'—or just 'mentevacante'?
Juan de Lugo explains 'pertinacity,' and we consider whether it can be applied to modern churchmen or not.
May 8
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2 weeks or 60 years: Which fits Franzelin's account of sede vacante?
Cardinal Franzelin's account of the period of sede vacante shows us what can and cannot happen during a papal interregnum. Do you think it best fits 2…
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