All Religions Are Paths to God?, by Rev. Michael DeSaye
Summary
Rev. Michael DeSaye delivers a forceful critique of Pope Francis (referred to as "Bergoglio") for claiming that all religions are paths to God, a position that DeSaye argues directly contradicts traditional Catholic teaching. He systematically dismantles this assertion using Sacred Scripture, historical Church teachings, and papal pronouncements, demonstrating that the Catholic Church has always upheld the doctrine of extra Ecclesiam nulla salus (outside the Church, no salvation).
Rev. DeSaye traces this theological error back to Vatican II, highlighting how it was officially introduced in 1965 and has been perpetuated by successive post-Vatican II popes, including John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Paul VI. He argues that this error has now become an essential tenet of the Novus Ordo religion.
Beyond Francis, Rev. DeSaye also condemns conservative Novus Ordo clergy and laity who claim to oppose Francis’ teachings while still recognizing him as the legitimate Pope. He critiques the "Recognize and Resist" position as theologically incoherent, asserting that a true Pope cannot teach error. By referencing St. Francis de Sales and other authoritative Catholic sources, he concludes that if Bergoglio teaches heresy, he cannot be the true Pope.
Rev. DeSaye closes with a call to action, urging Catholics to separate completely from the Vatican II Church, comparing it to Lot fleeing Sodom. He insists that Catholics must abandon any attachment to the Novus Ordo institution and recognize that its leaders do not represent the true Catholic Church.
Key Quotes and Their Significance
"Whoever continueth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God." (St. John, 2 John 1:9)
This is foundational to DeSaye’s argument: anyone promoting false doctrine is not leading people to God.
"Apart from Jesus there is no other name under Heaven given to Men whereby We may be saved." (Acts 4:12, St. Peter)
Used to refute the notion that salvation can be obtained through other religions.
"Whoever willth to be saved, it is necessary before all else that he hold the Catholic faith. Which Faith, except everyone do keep whole and undefiled, without doubt he shall perish eternally." (Athanasian Creed)
A clear condemnation of religious indifferentism, emphasizing that salvation is exclusive to Catholicism.
"Outside the Catholic Church there is no salvation or remission of sins, and it is necessary for salvation to be subject to the Roman Pontiff." (Pope Boniface VIII, Unam Sanctam)
This doctrinal statement contradicts the Vatican II claim that non-Catholic religions can be means of salvation.
"If anyone departs from the Catholic Church, he is a stranger to the hope of life and salvation." (Pope Pius XI, Mortalium Animos)
This further reinforces that all salvation is through the Catholic Church alone.
"The Pope is at all times protected by the Holy Ghost from failing in this regard." (St. Francis de Sales)
This statement is key to Rev. DeSaye’s rejection of the "Recognize and Resist" position. If a true Pope cannot err in faith and morals, but Francis does, then he is not a true Pope.
"Bergoglio continues not in the doctrine of Christ. He is the promoter of a false and seductive anti-Christian doctrine."
This is Rev. DeSaye’s direct rejection of Francis as a legitimate Pope.
"It is always a mark of a Catholic to speak of the Pope with reverence and a mark of the Church’s enemies to speak of the Pope with malice."
This challenges those who claim to be Catholic yet openly oppose Francis while still recognizing his papacy.
"There is no going to God by means of Bergoglio’s religion, for the spirit of that religion is the spirit of the devil."
A strong condemnation of the Vatican II Church, portraying it as an institution leading souls away from God.
Analysis
Condemnation of Religious Pluralism
The assertion that all religions lead to God is condemned in both Scripture and Tradition.
Vatican II’s Unitatis Redintegratio promotes this heresy, as did post-Vatican II popes, demonstrating a rupture with authentic Catholic teaching.
Traditional Catholic doctrine maintains that outside the Catholic Church, there is no salvation (extra Ecclesiam nulla salus).
Vatican II as the Root of the Crisis
Rev. DeSaye highlights how Vatican II did not merely introduce errors but fundamentally changed Catholic teaching.
The heresy of religious indifferentism was first formally enshrined in Vatican II and has since become a core tenet of the Novus Ordo religion.
This aligns with the sedevacantist position that Vatican II represents a false church.
The Problem with “Recognize and Resist”
Many traditionalists (such as the SSPX) acknowledge Francis as Pope yet reject his teachings, which DeSaye calls an illogical and theologically untenable position.
St. Francis de Sales affirms that a true Pope cannot err in faith and morals; therefore, if Bergoglio teaches heresy, he cannot be Pope.
This aligns with sedevacantist reasoning that the papal chair is currently vacant.
Complete Separation from the Novus Ordo Church
Rev. DeSaye calls for total rejection of the Vatican II Church and its hierarchy, arguing that recognizing it as legitimate while opposing its teachings is self-contradictory.
The analogy of Lot fleeing Sodom is used to emphasize the urgency of abandoning the Novus Ordo institution entirely.
This echoes the sedevacantist stance that post-Vatican II clergy are illegitimate and that Catholics must not participate in their sacraments or recognize their authority.
Key Takeaways
Religious pluralism contradicts Catholic teaching
The claim that all religions lead to God is a direct contradiction of Sacred Scripture, the Church Fathers, and papal pronouncements.
Vatican II represents a theological rupture
The heresy of religious indifferentism was first formally introduced in Vatican II and has been perpetuated by its successors, proving it to be a departure from true Catholicism.
Papal authority must be upheld correctly
If a pope teaches heresy, he cannot be a true pope. A true pope cannot err in matters of faith or morals.
Recognizing a false pope is inconsistent with Catholic teaching
The “Recognize and Resist” position is illogical; one must either fully accept or fully reject the authority of the pope.
Catholics must separate from the false Novus Ordo Church
The Vatican II Church is a counterfeit, and true Catholics must reject it completely.
Rev. Michael DeSaye’s sermon is a powerful and systematic dismantling of the post-Vatican II claim that all religions lead to God. By demonstrating the theological contradictions between modernist teachings and historical Catholic doctrine, he makes a compelling case for sedevacantism. His conclusion is clear: Pope Francis is not a true Pope, and the Novus Ordo Church is not the Catholic Church. The only logical response is complete separation from the Vatican II institution.
