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Only the church has the authority to investigate and decide if the evidence is sufficient. The church is a monarchy with a hierarchical authority. It is not a democracy nor does it allow (nor has it ever allowed) the kind of Protestant-grassroots-individualistic-decision-making which you describe. Nobody cares what you investigate, how you interpret canon law, what your conclusions are, nor any opinion you have on ANYTHING related to Catholicism. Your opinion matters 0%. If you think it does, you’re well on your way to following Martin Luther.
Does the 1917 Code of Canon Law define what constitutes a public defection from the Catholic Faith? I can't find that it does. But there needs to be an authentic interpretation of what constitutes a public defection from the Catholic Faith. 1917-code-of-canon-law-english.pdf (restorethe54.com)
Can confirm that since abandoning Lefebvrism my debates with non-Catholics were much more effective. People would always point to Francis and I'd sound delusional explaining how it doesn't matter what he does. The funny thing is I was never comfortable with that part but now it's clear as day to me.
Is holding publicly and pertinaciously to one heresy not sufficient?
No, it is not.