Fundamental Theology uses the natural light of reason to deal with questions that are both philosophical and historical to show the credibility of the Catholic religion.
Pius XI regarded religious, moral, economic, and political crises of modern times primarily the result of man’s progressive attempt to liberate himself from the eternal law of God.
Throughout history the popes, councils of the Church, and wisdom of the saints and philosophers have given testimony to the truth of the claims of the Catholic Church.
Both liberals and traditionalists are often under the false impression that the infallible exercise of the Church’s teaching authority is something which occurs only rarely.
While there are many who put Cardinal Peter Erdő forward as a conservative orthodox candidate, concerns about his fidelity to Catholic teaching still remain.
For Cardinal Parolin, the Vatican II 'renewal' is to be brought about through compromise with the proponents of liberalism and naturalism, rather than by combatting these errors.