Did Benedict XVI Call the Cardinals Criminals?

Christ himself will make a formal separation of the sheep from the goats at his Second Coming, but for now we must hold the ailing Barque of Peter afloat until help arrives from Heaven;

David Martin ——Bio and Archives--May 18, 2026

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By now most informed Catholics are aware of the infamous clique of cardinals that tried to prevent the election of Pope Benedict XVI in 2005 and who continued to persecute him until his death in December 2022. The objective of this criminal coalition, known as the Vatican “Dome of Demons,” was to dethrone Benedict XVI and to place on the Chair of Peter a Marxist agent for the ruination of the Church.

It was this clique of cardinals that Pope Benedict referred to on the day of his inauguration, when he said, “Pray for me, that I may not flee for fear of the wolves.” (April 24, 2005)

Through the years, Pope Benedict told his biographer Peter Seewald that he was forced to step down from the Chair of Peter. While it is generally believed that poor health was the reason for his “resignation,” Benedict clarified to Seewald that his poor health was brought on by extreme pressures being placed on him to resign. Using threats and extortion, these apostate cardinals forced Benedict to vacate the papal throne, though he never relinquished his office.

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