On the Trad Mishandling of Vatican II, pt. 1: the Pope and the Liturgy
The pre-Vatican II Church created the potency for the Novus Ordo Missae.
The Perpetual Instruction of the Alta Vendita: Between Historical Truth and Ideological Exploitation
Above: Quirinal Palace circa 1860. The pope’s residence as the head of state of the Papal States. Throughout the history of the Church, there have been numerous occasions when the faithful perceived they were living through the “worst moment” or even the precursors to the end of times, due to social unrest, the moral corruption of certain pastors,…
Trad Godfathers at Vatican II: Lefebvre on the Eve of the Council
These vota give Lefebvre a prophetic cast.
Coming to terms with Vatican II
A second answer would be: “It is a sort of divine punishment.”
The Necessity of Faith in Jesus Christ & the Possibility of Salvation for Non-Christians
There are at least three indications from within the documents of Vatican II where this topic is treated that argue in favor of the latter interpretation.
Pope Francis: Sloganeering Politician
Francis makes much of Vatican II as a revolutionary event, yet he hardly ever actually quotes the Council.
Sacrosanctum Concilium Turns 60
“So let us not talk about 'the new Mass,' the Pope concluded. “Let us rather speak of the 'new epoch' in the Church’s life.”
Sacrosanctum Concilium Turns 60
“So let us not talk about 'the new Mass,' the Pope concluded. “Let us rather speak of the 'new epoch' in the Church’s life.”
Does the Abrahamic Family House Fulfill Vatican II?
"From the Catholic point of view the Document does not move one millimetre away from the Second Vatican Council" -Pope Francis
Vatican II Failed, Not the Church
Constance embodied the hopes of reformers going back half a century. But its attempt to enshrine Conciliarism in its documents nearly tore the Church apart.
Paul VI: Refounder of Catholicism
Religion Department Academics of a certain sort love to scandalize undergraduates by telling them that Jesus is a marginal figure in Church history; the real founder of the religion, they whisper, was Paul. In fact, they persist, the religion should really be called Paulianity. From the standpoint of Roman Catholicism, there is some truth to…