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The Infallibility of the Catholic Church in her Universal Laws and Sacramental Rites
In his 1943 encyclical letter on the Mystical Body of Christ, Pope Pius XII (r. 1939-1958) clarified that the Roman Catholic Church, although made up of human beings who are sinners, is nevertheless perfectly holy in those things that pertain to her divine constitution and the fulfillment of her mission — that of teaching, governing, and sanctifying souls so that they may attain the Beatific Vision. As “the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth” (1 Tim 3:15), our Lord’s is thus “a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing; but … holy, and without blemish” (Eph 5:27).… READ MORE
taken from his Manual of Canon Law (3rd edition, 1922)
Exclusive English Translation
Q[uestion] 7. What, taken objectively, are the particular divisions of ecclesiastical law?
A[nswer]. Ecclesiastical law, taken objectively, can be divided by reason of matter, extension, [historical] time [period], form, and rite:
a) By reason of matter, [ecclesiastical law] is divided into public and private. Among various authors, there is no single explanation of these terms.[1] Indeed, some [authors] absolutely reject this division.[2] According to several authors, public [ecclesiastical] law is the same as the general law common to all, but private [ecclesiastical] law is the same as a private legal right or a privilege.… READ MORE
So you heard that Leo XIV omitted the Filioque clause during the praying of the Creed at the 'ecumenical martyrs celebration' this past Sunday? Well, he did and he didn't. It's complicated: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJcDv4YmtTU https://x.com/NovusOrdoWatch/status/1968491428872609945/photo/1
In a message published today, 'Pope' Leo XIV proclaims his conviction that interreligious "synergy becomes a powerful sign of hope for all humanity" when leaders of different religions plant trees together, defend the most vulnerable, and defend dignity -
Leo XIV Backs 1986 Assisi Prayer Meeting, Abu Dhabi Declaration in Message to Interreligious Conference - https://novusordowatch.org/2025/09/leo14-backs-interreligious-apostasy/ https://x.com/NovusOrdoWatch/status/1968393480238973187/photo/1