[BlatherNaut]

But right here on FR, catholics tell people that once a catholic, always a catholic. This, even when they are apostate.

Reception of the Sacraments of Baptism and of Holy Orders result in an ontological change, an indelible mark upon the soul.

If an apostate who abandoned the Church were to return to the practice of the Catholic Faith, he wouldn't need to be re-baptized.

[aMorePerfectUnion]

“Reception of the Sacraments of Baptism and of Holy Orders result in an ontological change, an indelible mark upon the soul.”

So, does that “mark” mean the person continues to be a catholic, as is often said here on FR?

If the “mark” remains, does it have value beyond being a get out of rebaptism card, if the person never returns?

Is the “mark” doctrine found anywhere in Holy Scripture, of simply a teaching of tradition found outside inspired scripture?

The poster of this thread claimed the Cardinal was no longer catholic. Is he?