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Papal writings in this catalogue open at external sources. Selected historical papal texts are also available within the topic readings.
- The claims of Vatican I
Read the included historical English Pastor aeternus and its context.
- Honorius and infallibility
Historical Latin letters, conciliar condemnation and later interpretations.
- Councils and papal authority
Constance, Lateran V and the questions their settings raise.
- Vatican document library ↗
Browse the official source for papal writings; this link leaves Creed & Compass.
This collection is an external-source catalogue. No full papal document bodies are included here. Edition and reuse notes accompany each included text.
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