On what point exactly does Saint Alphonsus agree with JST?

It is true that there is one way for a heretic to be declared a formal heretic without admitting it himself.  This happens when a proper authority confronts him (in a trial for example) and says, "I am telling you that what you are saying is heresy, and if you do not retract, you will become a formal heretic".  The problem today is that the pope himself is a material heretic, and no man on Earth has the proper authority over him to confront him authoritatively.  I think St. Robert Bellarmine in addressing this possibility teaches that in such a case, the college of bishops could act as that authority.  Well, let them do so, and Francis will lose his office if he does not retract.

St. Robert's statement, quoted by Fr. Kramer, needs to be understood in the light of the distinction between objective and subjective.  It is the same distinction that helps us reconcile in our minds two quotes of Our Lord about judging others.

"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in the clothing of sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.  By their fruits you shall know them".  (Matthew 7:15-6).  Our Lord teaches us to judge our pastors.

"Judge not, that you may not be judged,"  (Matthew 7:1).  Our Lord teaches us not to judge.

The distinction is that we must judge our pastors objectively, and must not judge our pastors subjectively.

Objective--relating to the facts
Subjective--relating to the person

Objective judgement of Pope Francis:  This man smiles a lot and has nice and sweet words, but his teaching does not match the dogmas of the Faith.  Francis is a wolf.  Let's stay clear.

Subjective judgement of Pope Francis:  This man, in his heart, hates Jesus Christ, and intends to lead souls to Hell.

The objective judgement is commanded by Our Lord, the subjective judgement is forbidden.  We cannot rule out the possibility that Francis really intends to work against Jesus Christ, but only God knows.  All we know is that Francis is objectively a wolf, and we must stay away.

This is what St. Robert means when he says to condemn someone as a heretic "pure and simple".  The facts show that he is a material heretic, the fruits show us he is an objective wolf, but whether or not it is his personal intention, in the courtroom of our minds, the jury is still out.

The real problem is Antipope Bergoglio. We need to quit arguing about dead people. The events discussed in 2 Thessalonians 2 are happening now. Those who "consent to iniquity" by acknowledging Bergoglio as "the Holy Father" will suffer spiritually because they will not "receive the love of the Truth." They will consent to the lie that he is the Vicar of Christ.

St. Paul said it Meg. I'm just passing it along.

Who do I think I am? I'm a Roman Catholic. I don't submit to lies or liars. Bergoglio is a liar. He is the antithesis of Christ. He is not and never will be "the Pope," "the Holy Father."

Happy Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Meg!

I do believe that IF a person believes in their heart that Bergoglio is a "bad man" and doesn't care if he is a "bad man," and IF that same person, agrees that the "bad man" should be called "Papa" or "the Pope" or "the Holy Father," then that person has "consented to iniquity."

Now, you will notice that the word IF has been bolded above, that means I don't have access to the internal forum of any other human being. So I cannot "judge" in the above matter. Only the person himself can accuse himself and judge himself.

IF a person is really bothered by what I have said, that MIGHT be an indication that his conscience has been awakened. But since I have no access to that person's internal forum, I can't say for sure.

IF the person's conscience has been awakened. It MIGHT be best for that person to examine their conscience humbly, repent of any sins they are aware of and seek absolution using the Sacrament of Penance.

Then ignore me and pray for me, as I do for you.