Understanding Sedevacantism: What Does a Sedevacantist Catholic Believe?

Learn about sedevacantism, a belief that the current pope is not legitimate, and its roots in Vatican II reforms.

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A sedevacantist Catholic is someone who believes that the current occupant of the papal office is not a legitimate pope. This stance usually stems from disagreements with the changes and reforms introduced by the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965). Sedevacantists hold that these reforms deviate from what they consider the true teachings of the Catholic Church, resulting in a 'vacant seat' ('sede vacante') at the papal level.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does the term 'sede vacante' mean? Sede vacante is a Latin term meaning 'the seat being vacant', referring to the belief that there is no legitimate pope currently.
  2. Why do sedevacantists reject the current pope? Sedevacantists believe that the reforms instituted by the Second Vatican Council are contrary to the true teachings of the Catholic Church.
  3. What are the main beliefs of sedevacantists? Sedevacantists maintain that the papal office is empty because the current pope is not a legitimate successor to previous popes.
  4. How does sedevacantism relate to traditional Catholicism? Sedevacantism is often seen as a radical reaction among traditional Catholics who reject the modern changes introduced since Vatican II.

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