The Magnificat as a hermeneutic key in the Magnificent Humanity of Leo XIV
A Mariological analysis of how the Magnificat functions as a hermeneutical key in the encyclical *Magnifica Humanitas* of Leo XIV, articulating patris…
Category: magistério
Vatican Council I – Constitution on the Son of God (1870): Dogmatic definition on the creation of angels (Mansi, vols. 49-53).
A Constitution of the Son of God from the First Vatican Council (April 24, 1870) solemnly confirms the doctrine of the Lateran Council IV on the creat…
Third Council of Lateran (1179) – Canon 27 against the Cathars and demonic dualism (Mansi vol. 22)
The Third Council of Lateran (1179, Alexander III) and the first ecumenical council to specifically condemn the Cathars and their radical demonic dual…
Second Council of Nicaea (787) – veneration of images of angels (Mansi vol. 13)
The Seventh Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (787) dogmatically defined the veneration of sacred images, including images of angels. Four iconographic sub…
DACL – Christian Archaeology and Liturgy Dictionary (Cabrol-Leclercq, 1907-1953): angelological, demonological, and exorcism entries
The DACL (Cabrol-Leclercq, 30 vols., 1907-1953): exhaustive entries on Angels, Archangels, Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Exorcism, Demon, Cherubim, Serap…
Hippolytus of Rome – Apostolic Tradition (c. 215): The first liturgical document on baptismal exorcisms (Sources Chrétiennes 11b)
The Apostolic Tradition of Hippolytus of Rome (c. 215): the first Catholic liturgical document on exorcisms at baptism. French text (Sources Chrétien…
Origins – On the Principles of Leaders (On the Ruling Powers), Book I, Chapter 5: On Opposing Virtues (Christian Sources 252)
*Peri Archon* I, 5 of *Origines* (c. 220-225) on opposing powers: rebel angels and demons. Latin text by Rufinus and Portuguese translation from the c…
Ecclesiastical Annals (Baronius, 1588-1607) – Angelological and Demonological References in the History of the Church (Years 1-1198)
The *Annales Ecclesiastici* by Cesare Baronio (1538-1607), in 20 vols. (*Theiner, 1864*): the first great systematic Catholic ecclesiastical history y…
Index of ancient magisterial sources for angelology and demonology – complete academic guide
Index of all ancient magisterial sources available on Locus Mariologicus for the study of angelology and demonology: Denzinger, Mansi, ASS, AAS, Enchi…
“The Great Roman Bull (Cherubini, 1692) and Volume XXI of the Bullarium – Demonic References and Angelic Peace in Medieval and Modern Bulls.”
A synthesis of demonological and angelological references in the *Magnum Bullarium Romanum* (Cherubini Laerzio, 1692, 5 vols) and *Bullarium T. XXI* (…
Denzinger – Systematic Index of Dogmatic Definitions on Angels and Demons
Complete index of DS (Denzinger-Schoenmetzer) numbers on angelology and demonology: from Constitutum sub Damaso (DS 21) to the Catechism of the Cathol…
Pius XI – Apostolic Letter on the Vicariate of Kirin (1932): Guardian Angels as Patrons (AAS 24)
Apostolic Letters of Pius XI (January 21, 1932) constituting the Virgin Mary principal patroness and the Holy Guardian Angels secondary patrons of the…
Code of Canon Law 1917 – Canons 1151-1153 on Exorcism (AAS vol. 9-II)
Canons 1151-1153 of the 1917 Code of Canon Law (Pope Benedict XV) on canonical discipline for exorcism. Full text extracted directly from primary sour…
Sacred Congregation for Rites, 1883 – elevation of the feast of guardian angels + votive office of angels (ASS 16)
Decree of the Sacred Congregation of Rites of July 5, 1883 (approved by Leo XIII): elevation of the feast of the Angels Custodians from duplex minor t…
Pope Leo XIII – *Exorcism Against Satan and the Rebel Angels* (1890): full text of AAS vol. 23
Prece
O Senhor nos exorte e nos proteja. Amém.
Exorcismo
Em nome da Santa Trindade, Pai, F…
Roman Council of 745 – Case of Aldebert and the eight apocryphal names of angels (Mansi vol. 12)
The Roman Council of 745 (under Saint Zachary) condemned Saint Aldebert for invoking eight angels with non-Biblical names: Uriel, Raguel, Tubuel, Mich…
Second Council of Constantinople (553) – anathema 9 against the apocatastasis of Origen (Mansi vol. 9)
Anathema 9 of the Second Council of Constantinople (553), condemning the Apocalypse of Origen: the fall of angels is irreversible; demons will not be …
Pope Leo XIII – Encyclical *Humanum Genus* (1884): Freemasonry as an organized demonic action (ASS 16)
The Encyclical *Humanum genus* of Leo XIII (April 20, 1884), in ASS vol. 16: Freemasonry analyzed as an organized expression of spiritual rebellion ag…
Pope Benedict XV – Decree Cum Aerea (April 12, 1921): Saint Gabriel, heavenly patron of communications (AAS 13)
The Decree Cum aere of Benedict XV (April 12, 1921), in AAS vol. 13: Saint Gabriel the Archangel proclaimed celestial patron of telegraphy, telephony,…
ASS, as and in-manuscripts – index of official collections of Catholic Magisterium
Index of the three official collections of Catholic teaching: Acta Sanctae Sedis (ASS, 1865-1908, 41 vols), Acta Apostolicae Sedis (AAS, 1909-present)…
Laodicean Council (363-364) – Canon 35 against the excessive cult of angels (Mansi vol. 2)
Canon 35 of the Council of Laodicea (363-364) condemns angelolatry and excessive devotion to angels, establishing the Catholic balance between legitim…
CDF – From various years (September 29, 1985): Reaffirmation of the canonical discipline of exorcism
The CDF document *Inde ab aliquot annis* (Card. Ratzinger, September 29, 1985), which reaffirms the application of Canon 1172 on exorcism: only a prie…
CDF – Decision on the Operation of Angels (July 1, 1983): The Three Canonical Archangels and the Limits of Private Revelation
The Decision of the CDF (Card. Ratzinger, July 1, 1983) on the Opera Angelorum by Gabriele Bitterlich: Limits of Private Revelation, the Three Canonic…
Angelology and Demonology in Catholic Doctrine – General Index: 21+ Posts in the Mariological Locus
General Index of 21+ Posts on Angelology and Demonology in Catholic Doctrine on Locus Mariologicus: Councils, Church Fathers, St. Thomas, Papal Magist…
Bracarian Council I (561) – canons against the demonic duality of Priscillianism
The First Council of Braga (561) with canons against the demonic duality of Priscillianism: one God as the sole Creator, Satan as a fallen angel, matt…
Patristic Angelology – Synthesis of the Church Fathers (2nd-8th Centuries)
The development of angelology by the Church Fathers (Ignatius, Justin, Origen, Athanasius, Basil, Chrysostom, Augustine, Gregory the Great, John Damas…
St. Thomas Aquinas – Treaty of Angels (Summa Theologica, I, Qq. 50-64): Philosophical-Theological Synthesis
The Treaty on Angels by Saint Thomas Aquinas (Summa Theologica I, qq. 50-64, 1265-1268): the deepest philosophical-theological synthesis on angelology…
Pseudo-Dionysius Areopagita – On the Celestial Hierarchy: The Nine Choirs of Angels
*The Celestial Hierarchy* by Pseudo-Dionysius Areopagite (5th-6th centuries): the classic structure of the Nine Choirs of Angels in three hierarchies.…
Code of Canon Law – Canon 1172 (1983): The canonical discipline of exorcism
Canon 1172 of the 1983 Code of Canon Law regulating the discipline of exorcism: express license from the Bishop, qualities of the exorcist (piety, kno…
Saint Raphael the Archangel – God Heals: The companion of Tobit and patron of the sick
The Catholic doctrine on Saint Raphael, archangel: The Book of Tobit, the healing of Sarah and Asmodeus, the magisterium on the angel of healing, patr…
Guardian angels – devotion and Catholic Magisterium
Catholic doctrine on Guardian Angels: biblical foundation (Mt 18:10; Ps 91), patristic tradition, magisterium (Paul V, Pius XII, John Paul II, Benedic…
St. Gabriel the Archangel – the messenger of the Marian Annunciation and patron of communications
Catholic doctrine on Saint Gabriel Archangel: Biblical apparitions, the Annunciation to Mary (Lk 1:26-38), the "kecharitomene," papal magisterium, and…
Saint Michael the Archangel – Devotion and Magisterium: Prince of the Celestial Militia
Catholic doctrine on Saint Michael the Archangel: biblical references (Daniel, Jude, Apocalypse), ancient and contemporary magisterium (Pius IX, Leo X…
Chapter VII, Nos. 49-50 of Lumen Gentium: “The angels in the pilgrim and celestial Church”
**Latin:**Caput VII. De Angelis, qui sunt membra Ecclesiae caelestis in communione cum Ecclesia peregrinante et purificante.**Portuguese:**Capí…
Roman Catechism (1566) – the doctrine on angels and demons
The doctrine of the Roman Catechism of St. Pius V (1566) on angels and demons: creation, spiritual nature, nine angelic choirs, guardian angels, the f…
Florence Council – Bull Cantate Domino (1442): Angels and Demons in the Profession of Faith
**Latin:***Bulla Cantate Domino* ex Concilio Florentinum (1442) definet systematice Deum Creatorem, angelos ut naturae bonos creaturas et caducem Di…
Paul VI – Credo of the People of God (June 30, 1968): Angels, as pure spirits, and the realm of the demon
The Creed of the People of God (Paul VI, June 30, 1968), with the solemn affirmation of the existence of angels as pure spirits and of Satan as a pers…
On Exorcisms and Certain Supplications (1999): The New Roman Rite for Exorcism
The Roman Rite of Exorcism *Exorcismis et supplicationibus quibusdam* (Cong. Culto Divino, 1998-1999), which replaced Chapter XII of the Rituale Roman…
Catholic Catechism – Angels and Demons (Nos. 328-336 and 391-395)
**Sections of the Catechism of the Catholic Church on Angelology (Nos. 328-336) and Demonology (Nos. 391-395):**Existence, nature, and mission of an…
Pope Leo XIII – Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel (1886) and Exorcism in Satanam (1890)
The Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel (1886) and the Exorcism in Satanam et Apostatici Angeli (1890) by Pope Leo XIII: full Latin texts, Portugues…
John Paul II – Six Catecheses on Angels and Demons (July-August 1986)
The 5 Catechesis of Saint John Paul II on Angelology and Demonology (July-August 1986): Angels as spiritual creatures, Angels of the Guard, Fall of th…
Paul VI – Confronting Hell (November 15, 1972): The magistral discourse on the devil
The famous General Audience of Paul VI (November 15, 1972) on the Devil - *Liberation from Evil* - reaffirming the personal existence of Satan against…
Fourth Lateran Council (1215) – We firmly believe: dogmatic definition on angels and demons
"We firmly believe," from the Fourth Lateran Council (1215), with the fundamental dogmatic definition regarding angels and demons: "created good by Go…
CDF – Christian faith and demonology (June 26, 1975): The magisterial synthesis on the devil
The document *Christian Faith and Demonology* (CDF, June 26, 1975): the magisterial synthesis on the personal existence and real action of Satan, agai…
John Paul II – World Day of the Sick 2004 Message: Lourdes: Mary, Mother of the Sick
Message of John Paul II for the Twelfth World Day of the Sick (February 11, 2004), focused on Our Lady of Lourdes: The Transformation of Suffering thr…
How to study systematically the Marian Magisterium in the locus mariological – usage guide (109+ posts)
Complete guide to using the *Locus Marianus* for systematically studying Marian magisterium: 109+ posts covering 20 centuries of papal and conciliar t…
John Paul II – 750th anniversary of the death of Saint Clare of Assisi (2003): Clarian Mariology
A Letter from Pope John Paul II to the Bishop of Assisi for the 750th Anniversary of the Death of Saint Clare of Assisi (August 9, 2003): The Francisc…
John Paul II – *Rosarium Virginis Mariae* (2002): Original Latin text and the Luminous Mysteries.
The full Latin text of the Introduction to the Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae (John Paul II, October 16, 2002): the addition of the Luminou…
Saints with profound mariology canonized in the post-Conciliar Magisterium (1962-present)
Saints with profound Marian spirituality canonized by the post-conciliar magisterium of Paul VI to Francis: Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Saint Faustina Kow…
Loreto Litany – History and Magisterial Additions (1571-2020)
The history of the Litany of Loreto (Ladainha de Loreto) and the development of its invocations over the centuries: from medieval origins to Saint Piu…