What is sedevacantism and how do I respond to it?

[Jay23]

I have a cousin who has always been faithful to the Catholic Church, but recently has met someone and has him convinced that the Papacy post Vatican II has no authority, and anyone who follows this is damned. He has even gone as far as to refuse to paricipate in his brothers catholic wedding. He tried coming to me and getting me to follow it, but i felt uncomfortable. So I guess my question is: What is sedevacantism and how do I respond to it?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

These links should be helpful in your discussions with a sedevacantist family member. The first group offers advice while the second provides information and resources. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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