HL Deb 21 April 1812 vol 22 cc557-8

Amongst the articles of the Catholic faith, there is none which teaches that Catholics may lawfully break their faith with heretics, or any other person whomsoever dissenting from them in matters of religion. The obligation of keeping faith is grounded on the natural law, which binds all men equally, without regard to their religious opinions; and with respect to Catholics, it has still greater force, being confirmed by the precepts of the Catholic religion.

This is the decision of the University of Valladolid, signed by all and each of the professors, Feb. 17, 1789.

A DETERMINATION of the University of SALAMANCA, relating to the Concerns of the English Catholics.

All the Doctors and Professors being assembled, and the questions proposed to them having been for some time weighed, six members of the University, chosen out of the faculty of divinity and canon law, were appointed to draw up their Answers; which are as follows:

First of France, when he reduced the duchy of Milan, in 1520, appointed the