The papacy system certainly operates in secret underground, at least when it comes to matters that are urgent and need to be moved in a desired direction. However, the anti-Christian system, consisting of the Roman Catholic Church and the Holy See, presents its own nature and its actual goals openly and honestly. It’s just that no one is really paying attention anymore.
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The Antichrist testimony of Lucius Ferraris
Lucius Ferraris, an Italian Franciscan canonist, lived from 1687 to 1763. He wrote the work “Prompta Bibliotheca canonica, juridica, moralis, theologica, necnon ascetica, polemica, rubricistica, historica,” which was first published in Bologna, Italy, in 1746. In this work, Ferraris explains to the world who the Pope actually is and what his role actually is. In his nearly 1,000-page tome, he summarized the “ultimate monopoly” of the “Holy Father.”
Now, Ferraris’s explanatory work could also have been the work of a single misguided individual, which was vigorously rejected by the Church of Rome, in all modesty and blushing shame. But that wasn’t the case. The Franciscan was also a professor, provincial of his order, and consultor of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, formerly the “Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith” and before that known as the “Inquisition.” Same bottle, same contents, just a different label.
Lucius Ferraris remains a highly respected and revered figure within the Roman Catholic Church to this day. What he wrote about the Pontiff therefore stands the test of time.
ARTICULUS II – ARTICLE 2
In this section, Ferraris summarized his theses on the “Highest on Earth” in bullet points. This refers to the “extent of papal dignity, authority or dominion, and infallibility” of the Pope.
Leading in Latin (according to the original) and supplemented in English:
- Papa tantae est dignitatis et cesitudinis, ut non sit simplex homo, sed quasi Deus, et Dei vicarius.1
The Pope is of so great dignity and so exalted that he is not mere man, but as it were God, and the vicar of God. - Papa adeo summae et supremae dignitatis est, ut proprie loquendo non sit in dignitate constitutus, sed potius in ipso culmine dignitatum positus.
The Pope is of such lofty and supreme dignity that properly speaking he has not been established in any rank of dignity, but rather has been placed upon the very summit of all ranks of dignities. - Papa idem est ac Pater patrum.
The Pope is the Father of fathers. - Et hoc nomine uti potest solus Summus Pontifex.
Therefore he alone holds the office of Supreme Pontiff. - Papa appellatur Sanctissimus, et quare?
The Pope is called most holy, why?
From column 1825:
Papa Sanctissimus appellatur, quiatalis vere praesumitur.
The pope is called most holy because he is rightfully presumed to be such. - Neque sanctissimi appellari possunt imperatores et reges?
Nor can emperors and kings be called holy, why?
From column 1826:
Neque sanctissimi appellari possunt imperatores et reges, quamvis enim in legibus civilibus videatur aliquando usurpatum ab imperatoribus nomen sacratissimi, ut observat card.
Nor can emperors and kings be called most holy; for although in civil laws the term most sacred seems sometimes to have been usurped by emperors, yet never that of most holy. - Merito solus Papa appellatur nomine Sanctissimi, et quare?
The Pope alone merits to be called Most Holy, why?
From column 1826:
Et merito solus Papa appellatur nomine Sanctissimi, quia solus ipse est vicarius Christi, qui est fons et origo, atque plenitudo omnis sanctitatis.
The pope alone is deservedly called by the name most holy because he alone is the vicar of Christ, who is the fountain, source and fullness of all holiness. - Papa prae excellentia suae supremae dignitatis vocatur episcopus episcoporum.
The Pope by reason of the excellence of his supreme dignity is called bishop of bishops. - Item appellatur Ordinarius ordinariorum.
He is also called Ordinary of ordinaries. - Item episcopus universalis Ecclesiae
He is likewise bishop of the universal Church. - Item episcopus seu dioecesanus totius orbis.
He is a bishop with jurisdiction over the whole globe.2. - Item divinus monarcha, ac imperator supremus et rex regum.
He is likewise the divine monarch, and supreme emperor, and king of kings.3. - Hinc Papa triplici corona coronatur tanquam rec coeli, terre et infernoram.
Hence the Pope is crowned with a triple crown, as king of heaven and of earth and of hell. - Imo Romani Pontificis excellentia, et potestas, nedum est circa coelestia, terrestria et infernalia, set etiam super angelos, quorum ipse major est.
Moreover the superiority and the power of the Roman Pontiff by no means pertains only to heavenly things, but also earthly things, and to things under the earth, and even over the angels, whom he is greater than.4. - Ita ut si foret possibile, quod angeli errarent in fide, vel contra fidem sentirent, per Papam judicari et excommunicari possent.
So that if it were possible that the angels might err in the faith, or might think contrary to the faith, they could be judged and excommunicated by the Pope.5 - Papa tantae est dignitatis ut faciat unum, et idem tribunal cum Christo.
For he is of so great dignity and power that he forms one and the same tribunal with Christ. - Adeo ut quidquid facit Papa, ab ore Dei videatur procedere.
So that whatever the Pope does, seems to proceed from the mouth of God. - Deveniendo ad Papae auctoritatem, Papa est quasi Deus in terra unicaus Christifidelium princeps, regum omnium rex maximus, plenitudinem potestatis continens, cui terreni simul, ac coelestis imperii gubernacula ab omnipotenti Deo credita sunt.
As to papal authority, the Pope is as it were God on earth, Sole sovereign of all the faithful of Christ, chief king of kings, having a plentitude of unbroken power, entrusted by the omnipotent God to govern the earthly and heavenly kingdoms. - Congruunt ulterius quaod Papae summam auctoritatem et potestatem texius juris Caesarei.
Consistent beyond that superior papal authority and dominion is derived from the law of the Caesars. - Non minis summam Papae auctoritatem, et potestatem extollunt rescripta et dogmata virorum aliorum Imperatorum.
By no means lessened, superior Papal authority and dominion appear dogmatically in letters from various Emperors. - Magis magisque supremam Papae auctoritatem, potestatemque extollunt plurimi sacri canones et ibi canonistae communiter.
More and more, supreme Papal authority and dominion is extolled in many sacred canons and within canons commonly. - Egregium dictum S. Cyrilli Alexandrini de admirabili auctoritate, seu potestate Summi Pontificis.
Distinguished dictates of Saint Cyril Alexander of admirable authority, or dominion Supreme Pontiff. - Hinc jam communis opinio docet, quod Papa utriusque gladii habeat potestatem, spiritualem, scilicet, et temporalem.
Hence the common doctrine teaches to what extent the Pope possesses authority to punish capitol crimes, spiritual, of course, and temporal.6 - Quae opinio auctoritate sanctorum Patrum, juris canonici et civilis dispositione, et Apostolicis constitutionibus latissime confirmatur.
Which opinion is abundantly confirmed by the authoritative sacred fathers, the canons of civil law, and Apostolic constitutions. - Adeo ut contrarium affirmantes videantur adhaerere fere illi opinioni haereticorum reprobatae per Bonifacium VIII in extravagant. Unam Sanctam 1, De obedient.
Indeed contrary declarations appear similar to those opinions considered as reprobate by Boniface VIII in his extravagant. Bull Unam Sanctam 1, the obedient. - Unde principes et reges, infideles possunt per sententiam Papae privari in certis casibus Dominio, quod habent super fideles.
Hence infidel princes and kings, by the decision of the Pope, may be deprived, in certain cases, of the dominion which they have over the faithful. - Et inde Papa provincias, quae olim Christianorum erant, ab infidelibus occupatas, alicui ex principibus Christianis regendas concedit.
And hence the pope may cede those provinces, which formerly belonged to Christians, that were subsequently occupied by infidels, to any Christian princes to be redeemed. - Imo Papa in casibus, quibus propter haeresim regis, videat periclitari religionem illius regni, fidemque aliorum, nec aliter tanto damno succurri possit, tunc potest non solum a rege regnum, sed etiam ab ejus successoribus, si illud debeliaverit, concedere.
In cases in which, on account of the heresy of the king, the religion of the kingdom, and the faith of others seem to be in danger, if he can in no other way prevent this loss, the pope may not only deprive him of his kingdom, be he may also concede it to a Christian prince and his successors, if this prince will fight for it and conquer it. - Afferuntur ad id varia exempla.
Offered therefore are various examples. - “Papa tantae est auctoritatis et potestatis, ut possit quoque leges divinas modificare, declarare, vel interpretari, ad num.
The Pope is of so great authority and power, that he is able to modify, declare, or interpret even divine laws.7. - “Papa jus divinum potest modificare, cum ejus potestas non sit ex homine, sed ex Deo, et in terris Dei vices fungitur com amplissima potestate oves suas ligandi, et solvendi”
“The Pope can modify divine law, since his power is not of man but of God7, and he acts as vicegerent of God upon earth with most ample power of binding and loosing his sheep. - Papa id potest de se solo etiam sine generali concilio.
The Pope has sole power also at general councils. - Est enim Papa supra concilium generale, et non e contra.
As the Pope is above general councils, they may not contradict him. - Quanto vero Papa major, et excellentior est omnibus, tanto humiliorem se reputat, et nominat, ac se vocat Servum servorum Dei.
Truly how great the Pope is, his excellency is universal, his reputation of great humility, and renown, indeed he is called the Servant to the servants of God.8 - Papa quare se vocet Servum servorum Dei?
Why is the Pope himself called the “Servant to the servants” of God? - Quis fuerit primus Pontifex qui se Servus servorum Dei nominavit?
Who was the first Pontiff named the Servant of God’s servants?
Footnotes – Explanations
1 The title “vicarius filii dei” (“Vicar of the Son of God”) is also a common title for the Pope, although this is now disputed. Not without reason. – Info.
2 This illustrates the claim of the Pope of the Roman Church to rule over the entire globe as the supreme secular ruler, the supreme religious authority and also the supreme and sole jurisdiction.
3 The papacy is not “just” the church alone. It consists of the Roman Catholic Church and the state, i.e., Vatican City or the “Holy See.” The Pope is simultaneously the primate of the Church and also the king of the Vatican City. This makes him the supreme ruler, emperor, over all other kings (presidents, chancellors, prime ministers, etc.).
Furthermore, the “King of Kings” is not the Pope, but Jesus Christ alone!
Revelation 17:14: “These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.“
4 Here, of course, the Gospel has something completely different to say.
2 Peter 2:10-11: “But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities. Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.”
Revelation 13:6: “And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.“
5 Paul clarified the truth to the church in Galatia.
Galatians 1:8: “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.“
6 One such example is the Apostolic Letter published by Pope Francis on June 11, 2013 (Source), in the form of a Motu Propio, shortly after the beginning of his pontificate. “On the Jurisdiction of the Vatican City State in the Field of Criminal Law.” At first glance, this appears to be a purely “internal matter.” However, Article 3, “For the purposes of Vatican criminal law, the following persons are deemed public officials”, paragraph a), states:
“members, officials and personnel of the various organs of the Roman Curia and of the Institutions connected to it.“
The regulations listed in this letter entered into force, as announced therein, on Sunday, September 1, 2013. While the specific names of these “affiliated institutions” are not listed here, their number, often featuring Roman ears of wheat in their logo, is anything but small.
7 The prophet Daniel has already predicted that the “little horn” that will emerge from the Roman Empire will act in this way.
Daniel 7:25: “And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.“
8 “Servant of the servants of God” sounds good and is regularly emphasized to attest to the Pope’s humility. But it isn’t; in fact, it is the exact opposite. As with the frequent foot-washing performed by Pope Francis, the Pontiff demonstrated not humility, but arrogance. Jesus Christ washed his disciples’ feet to set an example, to forgive each other’s transgressions, and to signal to them that the disciples were his. Jesus himself (of course) did not have his feet washed, nor did the Pope.
So too is the more hypocritical humility of the “servant of the servants of God.” Jesus Christ is described, especially in the Gospel of Mark, as the servant of humanity. But he also warned against self-exaltation.
Matthew 20:26: “But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;”
Matthew 23:10-12: “Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.“
The testimony of the Antichrist himself
The papacy claims absolute, unchallenged, and unquestioned monopoly as ruler over humanity and the entire creation of God associated with it. Divine, indeed, God himself, the Pontifex Maximus is the supreme bridge-builder for humanity between earth and heaven. “The servant of the servants of God” and, as also claimed, “the servant for humanity in love.” This “love” for humanity, demonstrated by the papacy, which considers itself equal to God, whose words are to be interpreted as coming from the mouth of God, was particularly impressive during the time of the highly active Inquisition. How many millions of people were murdered in unimaginably cruel ways at the behest of this “Roman love-sling” will only come to light when the books are opened.
The “infallibility” of the papacy prohibits altering once-established dogmas even by a single stroke. Therefore, anyone who claims that the papacy has changed, especially since the Second Vatican Council, should introspect and think carefully again. The former cruelty was brought to a (temporary) end in 1798. The goal of the papacy, as well as its actual driving force (Revelation 13:2), remain unchanged. The methods of this institution today are no longer burning at the stake, cutting off one’s head, breaking on the wheel, dismembering, strangling, drowning, disemboweling, extortion, coercion, and expropriation, but rather “loving and caring seduction.” (Info).
A time of such horror will come again, but this time not for 1260 years, but only for a very short time.
The work of Lucius Ferraris is, in principle, the written testimony of the thoroughly antichristian system of the papacy.
And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.
Revelation 19:20
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