In regards to modern sedevacantism, here is a good article (written before Vatican II) that demonstrates an often forgot about truth of our faith–the indefectability of the particular Church of Rome (that is, the bishop, clergy, and faithful of that city) as a corporate body.
St. Paul praised the worship of pagans who worshipped the unknown God, even quoting their poets to show what we had in common and to better explain the truth from a common foundation.
In order to evangelize, you must convince others that you repsect them and are only seeking their good. You have to be compassionate and understanding.
Did the Popes before Vatican II ever attend non Catholic services?I thought John Paul II was the first Pope to attend a Jewish service. Why did not the Popes before John Paul II ever go to a Jewish service?
Did the Popes before Vatican II ever attend non Catholic services?I thought John Paul II was the first Pope to attend a Jewish service. Why did not the Popes before John Paul II ever go to a Jewish service?
Actually, we cannot assume that St. Peter did not go to synagogue services, at least for a time, after the Ascension. I seem to recall from the New Testament that Saint Paul fufilled a vow in the temple on one trip to Jerusalem, but I cannot remember exactly.
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