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Rejecting the Truth with Clement XI
Some of Rome’s rejections of Scriptural truth are more clear than others. One particularly clear set of examples comes from the dogmatic Constitution, “Unigenitus,”dated Sept. 8, 1713, and authorized by Clement XI. I’ve previously posted a full list of the 101 “errors” condemned (link to full list). There many alleged errors identified. I’ve taken the…
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Rome and Freedom of Religion
Rome’s practices with respect to the freedom of religion have obviously changed. We don’t hear stories about any modern-day inquisitors. However, it should be noted that Rome’s view on coercion of apostates is actually set in a dogmatic definition. Specifically, Canon 14 on Baptism from Trent’s Seventh Session reads as follows: CANON XIV.-If any one…
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Leo X on Luther
Do people still believe what Leo X said about Luther. Mr. Bellisario (editor of the “Catholic Champion” blog) has republished part of an English translation of one of Leo X’s writings against Luther. (link). What’s interesting is that the the decree Mr. Bellisario cuts and pastes from here (link) makes reference to an earlier bull,…