Tag: Father Gerald Murray
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Why SSPX Confession and Matrimony Are Invalid Now
Why SSPX Confession and Matrimony Are Invalid Now has become one of the most debated questions following the Vatican’s 2026 explanatory note. This article explains the canonical reasons behind the Holy See’s conclusion, why the issue concerns validity rather than liceity, and why I am saddened by the division among Catholics and the differing opinions… Read more…
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Fr. Gerald Murray Opines: SSPX Decree Is Canonically Defective
Father Gerald Murray asserts that the Vatican’s decree excommunicates six SSPX bishops but does not formally declare the remaining priests and laity excommunicated. He critiques the explanatory note for overstepping legal boundaries and argues penal laws must specify actions for clarity. Read more…
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On the Murray–Loop SSPX Interview
The interview revealed contrasting views on the SSPX’s justification for disobedience, with Fr. Murray emphasizing ecclesiastical authority and the inadequacy of claiming a state of necessity, while Fr. Loop defended the Society’s position. Read more…
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Fr. Gerald Murray: Unauthorized SSPX Bishops Won’t Solve the Crisis
Fr. Gerald Murray says unauthorized SSPX bishop consecrations would be viewed by Rome as schismatic, harming Church unity, and argues doctrinal concerns should be addressed while remaining obedient to the pope. Read more…
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On Pope Leo XIV and the “Inadmissible” Death Penalty
Raymond Arroyo, Father Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal critique Pope Leo XIV and Pope Francis’ rejection of capital punishment, arguing that Sacred Tradition, divine revelation, and the moral law uphold the death penalty’s legitimacy and its role in encouraging repentance. Read more…
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On Whether U.S. Military Actions Against Iran Constitute a Just War
Catholics are divided, but the most convincing case sees the conflict as just war due to imminent nuclear threat, credible danger, and justified self-defense. Read more…
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On Pope Leo XIV’s Ambiguous Statement on Jesus’ rejection of war
Arroyo, Murray, and Royal discuss Pope Leo XIV’s anti-war remarks, defending just war doctrine while analyzing global conflict, Church trends, and conversion growth. Read more…
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Fr. Gerald Murray Disagrees with Schneider, Warns SSPX Against Schism
Fr. Murray disagrees with Bishop Schneider and warns the SSPX that unauthorized consecrations lead to schism and automatic excommunication. Read more…
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Father Gerald Murray: “Cardinal Fernández Did Things Pornographers Do”
Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández faces criticism over past writings on sexuality, raising concerns about his suitability as head of the DDF. Read more…