Validity Of Papal Resignation Archives

Benedict’s resignation was not valid, but Vatican II was not heretical: a response to Archbishop Viganò

My position on the Council and many other issues differs radically from that of Mons. Viganò. The only point we share in common is the conviction regarding the invalidity of the 'Declaratio' due to Benedict’s not renouncing the Petrine munus.

Opinion

Fr. Giorgio Maria Faré

• Dec 13, 2024

Benedict XVI made a colossal mistake by inventing the role of ‘pope emeritus’

The truth is that the simplest explanations are being ignored. One should conclude either that Pope Benedict XVI made a colossal mistake or that he, in truth, invalidly renounced the papacy – with all the consequences such a conclusion entails for his successor.

Opinion

Dr. Francesco Patruno and Gaetano Masciullo

• Dec 2, 2024Dec 3, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Bishop Schneider explains why he believes Francis must be the pope

The hypothesis of Benedict XVI's invalid renunciation, and therefore of the invalidity of the papacy of Francis, is a dead end, a cul-de-sac. For 11 years the Apostolic See would have been de facto vacant.

Opinion

Bishop Athanasius Schneider

• Nov 26, 2024Nov 27, 2024

Cdl. Müller: Pope Francis resigning with Benedict still alive would be a ‘big problem’

Cardinal Gerhard Müller said there would be 'implications' for the Catholic Church should Pope Francis retire alongside Pope Benedict XVI.

News

David McLoone

• Jun 22, 2022Jun 23, 2022

Bishop Schneider: Theory that Benedict XVI is pope and not Francis defies ‘tradition of the Church’

The ‘hypothesis of Benedict XVI’s invalid renunciation, and therefore of the invalidity of the papacy of Francis, properly presents itself as a dead end, a cul-de-sac,’ said Bishop Schneider.

News

Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Jun 9, 2022Jun 9, 2022

New book suggests St. Gallen Mafia agreement may have led to Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation

Author Julia Meloni tells us that Martini's own confessor claimed that Benedict's resignation had been “scripted since his pontificate's beginning – because Martini had shifted his votes to Ratzinger at the 2005 Conclave."

Blogs

Maike Hickson

• Oct 25, 2021Oct 25, 2021

Did Benedict really resign? Gänswein, Burke and Brandmüller weigh in

The three all spoke with LifeSite to offer clarity on the vexed question.

News

Diane Montagna

• Feb 14, 2019Jun 18, 2021

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Articles tagged Validity Of Papal Resignation

Benedict’s resignation was not valid, but Vatican II was not heretical: a response to Archbishop Viganò

Benedict XVI made a colossal mistake by inventing the role of ‘pope emeritus’

EXCLUSIVE: Bishop Schneider explains why he believes Francis must be the pope

Cdl. Müller: Pope Francis resigning with Benedict still alive would be a ‘big problem’

Bishop Schneider: Theory that Benedict XVI is pope and not Francis defies ‘tradition of the Church’

New book suggests St. Gallen Mafia agreement may have led to Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation

Did Benedict really resign? Gänswein, Burke and Brandmüller weigh in