Texts on Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus

Outside the Church There is No Salvation

Web Resources

Nuanced Interpretations of the Doctrine Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus

The following webpages/websites present a relatively nuanced interpretation of the doctrine that there is no salvation outside the Church (Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus), seeking to take into account all of the theology sources and points of references, from the Scriptures to the present-day Magisterium.

Overview of various Church Fathers, Doctors, and Magisterial Texts (on this site)


Rigid Interpretations of the Doctrine Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus, Which Accept Only (or Greatly Emphasize) the Older Formulations

These webpages/websites present a more one-sided and rigid interpretation of the doctrine, relying upon certain  older formulations, and either rejecting the recent teaching of the Church, or insisting that the recent teaching must absolutely  be backwards interpreted to fit the earlier teaching as they interpret it.

Brochure on Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus (No Salvation Outside the Church)

Articles and blogposts on "Outside the Church there is no salvation" at Catholicism.org

Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus Blog

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