“Corruption Begins at the Top” – Fr. Altman on the Hidden Third Secret
Fr. Altman discusses the implications of the Third Secret of Fatima, which he claims reveals corruption starting at the highest levels of the Catholic Church. He criticizes the ambiguity of Vatican II and suggests that the changes in the Church are a result of a deliberate plan by those he labels as heretics and apostates. Altman warns that the true chastisement for Catholics comes not from external conflicts but from unfaithful leaders within the Church.
- ▪Fr. Altman argues that the Third Secret of Fatima was hidden by the Vatican due to its warnings about corruption starting at the papacy.
- ▪He cites Cardinal Kasper's admission that Vatican II was intentionally ambiguous to allow for future changes.
- ▪Altman claims that the Novus Ordo was created by a committee of heretics and that the term 'New' is indicative of the Church's current leadership.
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Back — Video Topics | Pro-life | Pro-family | Catholic Church | Freedom "Corruption Begins at the Top" – Fr. Altman on the Hidden Third Secret Most Viral Moments See More Why did the Vatican hide the Third Secret of Fatima for decades? Cardinal Ciappi, who read it, said it warned that “corruption would start at the top.” Pope John XXIII read it in 1960 and refused to publish it. If he knew the corruption would begin with the papacy itself, how could he call a council he knew in his heart was contrary to 2,000 years of saints and martyrs? Father Altman pulls no punches.
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