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The 1968 Rite of Episcopal Consecration is invalid

Julien Laurent — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:34:50 +0000

The 1968 Rite of Episcopal Consecration: Return to Patristic Sources or Rupture with the Roman Tradition? A Theological and Liturgical Analysis of the Claimed Derivation from St. Hippolytus’ Apostolic Tradition Table of Contents Introduction: The Context of the Controversy The Claimed “Direct Derivation” from the Apostolic Tradition of Continuer à lire →

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“Heresy gets Papal Office lost” (D.T.C.)

Julien Laurent — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:36:19 +0000

Loss of the Papacy or Deposition of the Pope for Heresy (according to the D.T.C. and others) Table of Contents Chapter I — Preliminary Notes and Fundamental Principle Chapter II — The Doctrine in the Dictionnaire de Théologie Catholique (D.T.C.): Controversy on the Exemption from Heresy and Deposition Continuer à lire →

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The Siri Thesis: For and Against

Julien Laurent — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:03:19 +0000

An Objective Historical, Canonical, and Theological Presentation of the Arguments Concerning the Alleged Election of Cardinal Giuseppe Siri as Pope Gregory XVII in the Conclaves of 1958 and 1963 Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 – Arguments in Favor of the Siri Thesis Chapter 2 – Continuer à lire →

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Baptism in Vatican II: Doubtful or Invalid!

Julien Laurent — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:17:36 +0000

I was asked the question about the validity of baptism conferred by heretics and schismatics, like the conciliar ones of Vatican II. First, let’s look at baptism by all heretics and schismatics, then we will consider the situation in the conciliar sect of Vatican II. I. Baptism Conferred by a Continuer à lire →

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Right of Conclave by College of Bishops

Julien Laurent — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:58:55 +0000

The Right of Conclave by the College of Bishops In an Imperfect General Council (I.G.C.) Table of Contents Introduction I. Doctrinal Foundations of Hierarchical Continuity and Papal Election a) Powers of the College of Bishops in the Absence of Papal Authority b) Infallibility of the Unanimous College Continuer à lire →

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General Conclusion

Julien Laurent — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:14:10 +0000

General Conclusion “The Catholic Church resembles a spring: the more one pushes it down, the more it springs back with vigour” (P.L.) The Catholic Church, founded by Our Lord Jesus Christ as a visible and perfect society, necessarily subsists until the end of time, indefectible in its hierarchical constitution Continuer à lire →

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Lay Simony on Indolent Clergy

Julien Laurent — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:09:08 +0000

Lay Simony on Indolent Clergy Problem of laymen exerting undue influence by their financial contributions, governing in fact certain indolent priests, in contempt of episcopal authority. Table of Contents Introduction The State of the question Definition of the problem according to traditional Catholic doctrine Millenary historical roots Current Continuer à lire →

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Hierarchical Submission actually

Julien Laurent — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:02:40 +0000

Hierarchical Submission Moral Necessity of Hierarchical Submission in the Catholic Church in Times of Prolonged Vacancy of the Apostolic See Table of Contents: I. Introduction II. Doctrinal Foundations of Hierarchical Submission III. Moral Duty of the Faithful: Submission to a True Catholic Priest IV. Moral Duty of Priests: Submission to Continuer à lire →

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Valid and Licit Missals

Julien Laurent — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:55:20 +0000

The Valid and Licit Missals in these times of prolonged sedevacantism Who decides to use which missal and with which jurisdiction? Table of Contents: Concern for Unity Unity Remains However… the reforms The Liturgical Reforms under Pius XII and the Imposed Missals The Imposition of the Missal of 1962 Continuer à lire →

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Supplied Jurisdiction

Julien Laurent — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:40:41 +0000

The Jurisdiction of Suppliance during a Period of Prolonged Vacancy of the Apostolic See Table of contents: Introduction – Definition and importance of the jurisdiction of suppliance. – Context of the prolonged vacancy and promise of Christ. Doctrinal Foundations – The Church as a perfect and indefectible society. Continuer à lire →

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Indefectibility of the Church

Julien Laurent — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:51:41 +0000

Doctrine of the Indefectibility of the Catholic Church Table of Contents Introduction Definition of Indefectibility Scriptural and Traditional Foundations 3.1 Scriptural Foundations 3.2 Traditional Foundations Aspects of Indefectibility Continuity of Ecclesiastical Authority in Times of Crisis 5.1 Principle of Devolution, Supplied Jurisdiction and Role of Faithful Bishops 5.2 Continuer à lire →

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Paul VI Pope Became Antipope

Julien Laurent — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:43:47 +0000

The Case of Paul VI Pope Becoming Antipope Become Formal Heretic Has Lost His Office Table of Contents: Introduction Section 1: Definitions and Fundamental Distinctions 1.1. Definition of Heresy and Its Consequences 1.2. Distinction Heresy Material/Formal 1.3. Pertinacity 1.4. Resistance Section 2: The Bull Cum ex Apostolatus Officio Continuer à lire →

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