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…

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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…

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“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* (…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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,…

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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)…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Pope Benedict XVI – Pastoral Visit to Lourdes (September 12-15, 2008): 150th Anniversary of the Apparitions

The apostolic journey of Benedict XVI to France and Lourdes (September 12-15, 2008) for the 150th anniversary of the apparitions to Bernadette Soubiro…

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John Paul II – Letter on Banneux (1999): 50th Anniversary of the Recognition of the Apparitions of the Virgin to the Poor

A Letter from John Paul II to the Bishop of Liège (July 31, 1999) on the Apparitions of Our Lady of Poor in Banneux (1933) and the 50th Anniversary o…

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John Paul II – Ecclesia in America No. 11 (1999): Guadalupe and the incultured Mariology of the American Continent

Section 11 of the Apostolic Exhortation *Ecclesia in America* (John Paul II, January 22, 1999) on Guadalupe and the incultured evangelization of the A…

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Apostolic Penitentiary – Decree of full indulgence for the 150th anniversary of the apparitions of Lourdes (2007-2008)

The Apostolic Penitentiary Decree (November 21, 2007) on full indulgence for the 150th anniversary of the apparitions of Lourdes (1858-2008). Italian …

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Post-2000 Marian Magisterium: A Synthesis of John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis

Chronological and thematic synthesis of post-2000 Marian documents from Pope John Paul II (late period), Benedict XVI (complete works), and Pope Franc…

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John Paul II – With Saint Mary, from listening to God to serving life (2001): Letter to the Servants of Mary

Letter of John Paul II to the Servite Friars (September 29, 2001), on the occasion of the General Chapter: "With Saint Mary, from God's listening to l…

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CDF / Cardinal Ratzinger – The Message of Fatima (June 26, 2000): The Revelation of the Third Secret

The CDF document *The Message of Fatima* (June 26, 2000), with an introduction by Mgr. Bertone, the text of the Third Part of the Secret written by Ir…

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