SSPX excommunications would not solve the real problem facing the Church
The article discusses the challenges of papal power within the Catholic Church and the implications of recent actions by Pope Francis. It argues that the lack of checks on papal authority can lead to corruption and a departure from traditional teachings. The author expresses concern over the erosion of trust in the Church's leadership due to perceived deviations from Sacred Tradition and Scripture.
- ▪The pope possesses absolute power within the Church, which raises concerns about potential corruption.
- ▪Recent actions by Pope Francis, such as changes to the understanding of marriage, have shaken the trust of the faithful.
- ▪The article criticizes the appointment of laypeople to leadership positions and the perceived abandonment of traditional Church teachings.
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Opinion SSPX excommunications would not solve the real problem facing the Church The one check on absolute papal power is unconditional fidelity to Scripture and Tradition; once that boundary is crossed, schism becomes a natural consequence. Throne of St. Peter in Glory by Bernini, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican CityD.serra1/Shutterstock Msgr.MartinGrichting 0 Msgr. Martin Grichting Comments 0 Fri May 22, 2026 - 9:27 am EDT (LifeSiteNews) — The Catholic liberal Lord Acton (1834–1902) famously said: “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” In democracies, the conclusion drawn from this is that power must be mistrusted and limited.
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