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We pause our usual “Inside the Vatican” weekly format to continue the conversation from America Media's subscriber-only Conclave Debrief event this past Monday, June 9. Hosts Colleen Dulle, Gerard O'Connell, and producer Ricardo da Silva respond to subscriber questions about Pope Leo XIV and the recent conclave. Gerard compares this conclave with the 2013 election of Pope Francis, highlighting what made it unique. Colleen shares her firsthand experience covering a conclave live from the Vatican for the first time, while Ricardo reflects on the surprising surge in secular media coverage and growing interest in the papacy both in the U.S. and at St. Peter's. They also answer questions about Pope Leo's early warnings on artificial intelligence, the urgent need for structural reforms to address the sexual abuse crisis with a focus on survivors, and how his background may shape Vatican-China diplomacy going forward. Find full show notes and related links on our ⁠website⁠ Support our podcast—become a ⁠⁠⁠digital subscriber to America Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageThe mysterious world of papal conclaves comes alive in this eye-opening exploration of how the Catholic Church selects its highest leader. Did you know modern papal elections typically conclude in just three days? That's remarkably efficient for a decision that shapes the spiritual direction of 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide.We take you on a journey through conclave history, revealing how these secretive gatherings have responded to the defining challenges of each era. From the aftermath of World War I to the height of the Cold War, each papal election reflects its historical moment while maintaining centuries-old traditions. The burning of ballots, the famous smoke signals, and the complete isolation of cardinals in the Sistine Chapel – these rituals carry profound symbolic meaning while serving practical purposes in the selection process.Drawing insights from John Allen's authoritative book "Conclave," we examine the impossible balancing act required of modern popes. The ideal pontiff must simultaneously serve as diplomat, administrator, pastor, and teacher – a combination of skills no single person can fully master. This understanding provides crucial context for appreciating the momentous choice facing cardinals in the upcoming 2025 conclave.The next papal election will confront unprecedented challenges that are already creating tensions within the global Church. The controversial Vatican-China agreement on bishop appointments and Germany's progressive Synodal Way represent competing visions for Catholicism's future. These developments raise profound questions about how the Church maintains unity while addressing contemporary concerns – questions that will heavily influence which cardinal emerges as the next Bishop of Rome.Whether you're deeply familiar with Catholic traditions or simply fascinated by this ancient process, this episode delivers valuable context for understanding one of the world's most consequential leadership selections. Check out our recommended reading list to further explore the rich history of papal elections and the complex dynamics shaping the future of the Catholic Church.Key Points from the Episode:• Modern conclaves average 3.1 days to elect a new pope• The longest modern conclaves lasted just five days (1903 and 1922)• Several recent elections concluded in only two days• Each conclave reflects the unique challenges of its era• The 1922 conclave sought stability after World War I• 1978 saw two conclaves in one year after Pope John Paul I's brief 33-day papacy• Cardinals are completely isolated in the Sistine Chapel during voting• Burned ballots produce the famous black and white smoke signals• Allen's book "Conclave" provides insights into papal election processes• Being Pope is described as an "impossible job" few church leaders actually want• The 2018 Vatican-China agreement on bishop appointments remains controversial• Germany's Synodal Way (2019-2023) has created tensions over proposed reformsFor more resources on papal history, check out "The History of the Popes" by John O'Malley, "Saints and Sinners" by Eamon Duffy.  Other resources: College of Cardinals websiteWant to leave a review?

Edward Pentin reports on the status of Pope Francis's health. Damian Thompson on Vatican-China relations. Dr. Ray Guarendi shares his new book. And, much more. 

Shannon Mullen joins us with a look at the latest Church news, including Pope Francis' meeting with Palestinian president Abbas and Nancy Pelosi's criticism of the Vatican-China deal.

Shannon Mullen joins us with a look at the latest Church news, including Pope Francis' meeting with Palestinian president Abbas and Nancy Pelosi's criticism of the Vatican-China deal.

We welcome back Steven Mosher of the Population Research Institute to continue the discussion on China with his latest with TAN Books. What caused the Vatican's shift in policy towards China in recent history, and what price is being paid as a result?   Show Notes The Devil and Communist China: From Mao Down to Xi Population Research Institute Bishop Fulton Sheen and Chairman Mao Agreed: Hate Drives Communism - PRI Beware of “Hopium” and “Copium” The Devil and Communist China (Steve Mosher) 6/27/24 The Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci – Jonathan D. Spence  Helping Underground Church Chinese Rites Controversy | Jesuit Missionaries, Papal Bull, Synod | Britannica Maryknoll Goes to Asia, 1918 - Archives The 2 reasons totalitarian states detest the Church Archbishop McCarrick's unofficial role in Vatican-China relations | Catholic News Agency Don't Be Surprised by China's Collapse | Peter Zeihan China After Xi | Peter Zeihan The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max 25 Year Anniversary Celebration | The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” veteran correspondent Gerard O'Connell and host Colleen Dulle discuss Pope Francis' recent interview with the Italian daily newspaper La Stampa. There, the pope opens up about his feelings of loneliness and once more reaffirms his defense of the Vatican's declaration approving blessings for couples in “irregular situations.” In the second half of the show, Colleen and Gerry explore the appointment of three new bishops and the approval of a new diocese in China, actions that indicate rapid developments in the Vatican's complex relationship with China. Find the full episode page and links for further reading here. Please support this podcast by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip Lawler, editor of Catholic World News/CatholicCulture.org is here to talk about the latest news on the Synod of Bishops, the Vatican-China agreement and much more. Carrie Gress, Fellow at The Ethics & Public Policy Center in Washington, DC and author of the new book, The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us.

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Pope Francis has returned home after his trip to Mongolia. Catholics from across Asia traveled to Mongolia to attend the country's first-ever papal Mass with Pope Francis on Sunday. While papal Masses on the pope's other international trips can draw hundreds of thousands of people, the Mass in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar only had an estimated 2,000 in attendance — presenting a rare opportunity to personally meet the pope for attendees. Catholics from South Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, Russia, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan attended the Mass in the sports arena, according to the Vatican. Among the crowd were Catholics from mainland China, including underground Catholics who risked retribution from their government to attend the Mass with the pope. Pope Francis said that he wanted to “send a warm greeting to the noble Chinese people.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255273/catholics-from-mainland-china-and-across-asia-in-mongolia-for-mass-with-pope-francis Pope Francis also revealed the existence of a joint China-Vatican commission on the appointment of bishops during an in-flight press conference on Monday — giving the clearest explanation to date as to what could be in the secret Vatican-China deal. The pope said that there is a joint commission between the Chinese government and the Holy See on the appointment of Catholic bishops in China presided over by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. The pope described the Vatican's relations with the People's Republic of China as “very respectful.” The Vatican's diplomatic relationship with China was a topic of focus during the pope's four-day trip to Mongolia, which shares a nearly 3,000-mile border with China. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255276/pope-francis-gives-glimpse-into-vatican-china-deal-on-appointment-of-chinese-bishops Today, the Church celebrates Saint Teresa of Calcutta, a universal symbol of God's merciful and preferential love for the poor and forgotten. She often said that the poorest of the poor were those who had no one to care for them and no one who knew them. And she often remarked with sadness and desolation of milliions of souls in the developed world whose spiritual poverty and loneliness was such an immense cause of suffering. Mother Teresa once said, "A sacrifice to be real must cost, must hurt, must empty ourselves. The fruit of silence is prayer, the fruit of prayer is faith, the fruit of faith is love, the fruit of love is service, the fruit of service is peace." She also said, "give yourself fully to God. He will use you to accomplish great things on the condition that you believe much more in His love than in your own weakness." https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendar/2023-9-5

Vatican-China Deal Broken? On this week's debrief, Mike and Dominic return to discuss three bishops in the global Church: one from Asia, one from Latin America, and one from Africa. Topics: 1) Pope Francis officially appoints a bishop for Shanghai 2) Nicaraguan Bishop released, then returns to prison 3) A brief profile of a new African cardinal Summary and Links: 1) On July 15, Pope Francis officially appointed Bishop Joseph Shen Bin as bishop of Shanghai. Back in April, Bishop Shen was installed in Shanghai without the approval of the Holy See. Why did the Vatican approve this appointment three months later? Links: - "Analysis: Why Pope Francis recognized a bishop appointed in violation of Vatican-China deal" https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/07/17/vatican-china-bishop-shanghai-245694 - "Cardinal Parolin: Pope appoints Shanghai bishop for good of diocese and dialogue" https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2023-07/cardinal-parolin-pope-appoints-shanghai-bishop-good-dialogue.html 2) Nicaraguan Catholic Bishop Rolando Alvarez was released from prison on July 4, but then returned to prison on July 5 after negotiations between Alvarez and the government broke down. Why did Bishop Alvarez return to prison? Links: - "Nicaragua: Bishop Álvarez sentenced to 26 years' imprisonment" | Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2023-02/bishop-alvarez-sentenced-to-26-years-imprisonment.html - "Nicaraguan Catholic Bishop Alvarez freed, talks going on" | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/nicaraguan-catholic-bishop-alvarez-released-prison-local-media-2023-07-05/ - "Nicaraguan Catholic bishop back to jail after talks stall, local media report" | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/nicaraguan-catholic-bishop-back-prison-after-talks-break-down-2023-07-05/ 3) South Sudanese Archbishop Stephen Ameyu faced stiff resistance when he was appointed to the Archdiocese of Juba in late 2019. Shortly after he was named archbishop, many in the archdiocese accused the archbishop of corruption, and of manipulating his way into the position — saying that he had influenced a Vatican diplomat and and even that he had fathered at least six children. Ameyu denied the allegations. In February of this year, Pope Francis visited South Sudan. By elevating him to the rank of cardinal, Francis seems to have reconfirmed his faith in his choice. Links: - "Meet Pope Francis's new African cardinals" | Crux https://cruxnow.com/church-in-africa/2023/07/meet-pope-franciss-new-african-cardinals ABOUT THE DEBRIEF Intro Episode: https://youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you're a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged. WHERE PETER IS Visit Where Peter Is to read articles, commentaries, and spiritual reflections by and for faithful Catholics who support the mission and vision of Pope Francis. https://wherepeteris.com SMARTCATHOLICS The conversation is brought to you from SmartCatholics.com, the free online community for millennials, creators, and learners. Join our private WherePeterIs group to ask questions, share insights, and suggest topics for next time. https://smartcatholics.com DONATE Consider becoming a Patreon sponsor for Where Peter Is. Your generosity will help us continue to bring valuable content to you and enhance the quality of this show. https://www.patreon.com/where_peter_is

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - A Chinese bishop was installed Tuesday as the bishop of Shanghai without the Vatican's approval, according to Asia News. The report says Bishop Joseph Shen Bin of Haimen was appointed to lead the Diocese of Shanghai by the Council of Chinese Bishops, the state-sanctioned bishops' conference. Shen Bin is also the head of the Council of Chinese Bishops, Asia News reported. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Tuesday that “the Holy See had been informed a few days ago of the decision of the Chinese authorities to transfer [Shen Bin from Haimen to Shanghai] and learned from the media of the installation this morning.” He said he had nothing to add to the Holy See's assessment of the bishop's transfer for the time being. The Asia News report said the installation of Shen Bin as bishop of Shanghai happened without the Vatican's approval and therefore in violation of the Vatican-China deal on the appointment of bishops. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254017/chinese-bishop-appointed-to-shanghai-without-vatican-approval Judge Janet Protasiewicz, who garnered numerous endorsements and campaign funding from pro-abortion organizations during a contentious race for a seat on Wisconsin's Supreme Court, emerged as the victor Tuesday night in what proved to be the most expensive state Supreme Court race in history. The 2023 Wisconsin judicial race, which might have remained obscure in other years even within Wisconsin, garnered national media attention and record fundraising numbers this spring. Pro-life and pro-abortion advocates agree that Protasiewicz's win could tip the scales against the state's current abortion ban, which is currently being challenged in court. The April 4 election featured former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly and current Milwaukee judge Protasiewicz. Throughout the campaign, Protasiewicz has spoken openly about her pro-abortion views while insisting that she has made “no promises” to pro-abortion groups that she will seek to overturn the state's current abortion ban. Pope Francis on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Archbishop Michael Jackels of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa. An April 4 statement from the United States bishops' conference said Jackels' resignation was for health reasons. Bishop Emeritus Richard Pates of Des Moines, Iowa, has been appointed apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, the USCCB communication said. Jackels, who will turn 69 on April 13, has been archbishop of Dubuque since May 2013. He is scheduled to offer the archdiocese's Chrism Mass in the Cathedral of St. Raphael in the afternoon on April 4. The archbishop was hospitalized for a heart attack in early May 2019. He returned to ministry six weeks later with the permission of his cardiologist. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254016/archbishop-michael-o-jackels-of-dubuque-iowa-resigns-for-health-reasons Two more individuals have been indicted for violating the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE), in connection with a string of pro-abortion attacks against pro-life pregnancy centers in Florida. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254023/face-act-charges-brought-against-two-more-abortion-activists-in-florida-jane-s-revenge-attack Today the Church celebrates Saint Vincent Ferrer, a Dominican preacher who brought thousands of Europeans into the Catholic Church during a period of political and spiritual crisis in Western Europe. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-vincent-ferrer-426

Pope Francis gave a wide-ranging interview to the Associated Press, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. It the interview, he addressed a range of topics including- homosexuality, his own handling of the sexual abuse crisis, the Vatican-China agreement, how he responds to his loudest critics and his own health.  You can read an article summarizing the interview, by Ricardo da Silva S.J., at americamagazine.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.Vatican-China's 2018 deal on appointment of bishops hit a hard rock as Chinese authorities transferred and installed a bishop without papal mandate, prompting an unusual reaction from the Vatican. This story and more are in this week's podcast.   Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by John Laurenson, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.comFor news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.comTo contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donateOn Twitter Follow us : twitter.com/ucanews

Last week, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, Nov. 22, several members of the America Media team had an exclusive two-hour sit-down interview with Pope Francis; it was published Monday the 28th. The interview was wide-ranging and included questions on political polarization, lack of trust in the U.S. bishops conference, the war in Ukraine, transparency on sexual abuse cases, women's ordination, encouragement to Black Catholics, and discussion of the Vatican-China deal. Since its release, international media coverage has focused on the pope's decision to single out two Russian minority groups as being “perhaps the cruelest” in the war against Ukraine. On this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O'Connell and host Colleen Dulle analyze the pope's comments on Ukraine, as well as those on political polarization, the U.S. bishops, and women's ordination. In the first part of the show, Gerry gives an inside look into what it was like to interview the pope, and Colleen shares some exciting news. Links from the show: Exclusive: Pope Francis discusses Ukraine, U.S. bishops and more Russia protests Pope Francis' comments on Ukraine made in America magazine interview Gerard O'Connell: Ukraine, abortion, racism, women's ordination: Highlights from America's interview with Pope Francis Kerry Weber: Behind the scenes: What it's like to interview Pope Francis The Gloria Purvis Podcast: Gloria Purvis and Father Matt Malone on what their interview with Pope Francis means for the U.S. church Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Pope Francis' prayer intention for the month of November is for children who suffer, including war victims and orphans. “There are still millions of boys and girls who suffer and live in conditions very similar to slavery,” the pontiff said. “They aren't numbers. They are human beings with names, with a face of their own, with an identity that God has given them. Let us pray for children who are suffering, especially for those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war,” the pope said in a video message published October 31. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252691/why-pope-francis-november-prayer-intention-is-for-children-who-suffer More than 10,000 unborn babies are alive today because of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade, a new report by a pro-abortion group suggests. Society of Family Planning's #WeCount initiative reported Friday that there were 5,270 fewer abortions in July and 5,400 fewer in August after the court's June 24 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe and freed individual states to decide abortion policy. As the New York Times pointed out in an article on the #WeCount study, abortions declined almost to zero in states with bans, but they increased in many states where abortion remained legal. In August, fewer than 10 abortions were performed in each of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. #WeCount also identified some of the states with the largest increases in abortion as North Carolina (37%), Kansas (36%), Colorado (33%), and Illinois (28%). In the two months after Dobbs, the number of women getting abortions decreased by 10,670, or 6%, the group reported. If those numbers were to continue, more than 60,000 lives could be saved from abortion in one year alone. Pro-life research organizations applauded the finding. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252698/total-abortions-decreased-by-6-percent-in-the-us-after-roe-v-wade-was-overturned Lawyers defending Cardinal Joseph Zen and five other Hong Kong democracy activists took the floor Monday in the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court, the same courthouse where a Protestant pastor was sentenced to one year in jail for sedition last week. In the third court date this month, Zen's defense argued before Principal Magistrate Ada Yim Shun-yee on October 31 that the charges against the trustees of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund should be dismissed. The 90-year-old cardinal and the fund's other trustees have been charged with failing to apply for local society registration for the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund between 2019 and 2021. The fund helped pro-democracy protesters pay their legal fees until it dissolved itself in October 2021. Cardinal Zen is the bishop emeritus of Hong Kong and a strong critic of the 2018 Vatican-China deal on the appointment of bishops. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252695/cardinal-zen-trial-update-defense-calls-for-charges-to-be-dismissed Today, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints. It was instituted to honor all of the saints, both known and unknown, and, according to Pope Urban IV, to supply any deficiencies in the faithful's celebration of saints' feasts during the year. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/all-saints-day-40

In Swedish elections, a party with far-right roots won the second-largest number of seats in its parliament, following the path of other European nations where politics are shifting right, a trend with important prophetic implications. Israel just signed a maritime border deal with its historic enemy Lebanon. Some say this is a new Abraham Accords victory for Israel, but there is much evidence to the contrary. Russia warned that it may target America's commercial satellites that are being used to assist Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion. We also talk about concerns over election fraud ahead of America's midterm elections, how next week's elections in Israel might play out, trade between Russia and China booming, the renewal of the Vatican-China deal, and the Biden administration continuing to drain America's oil reserves. Links [00:39] Sweden Government (9 minutes) “Sweden's Riksdag Fire” [09:45] Israel-Lebanon Deal (9 minutes) “How the Syrian Crisis Will End” “A Mysterious Prophecy” [18:39] Russia Threatens U.S. (7 minutes) “Russia Threatens to Blind U.S. Satellites Used to Help Ukraine” [25:10] U.S. Midterm Elections (8 minutes) America Under Attack [33:11] Israel Election (6 minutes) [39:11] China-Russia Trade (5 minutes) “China-Russia Trade Booming” Russia and China in Prophecy [43:55] Vatican-China Deal (8 minutes) “The Vatican's Unholy China Deal” The Holy Roman Empire in Prophecy [51:40] Biden Drains U.S. Oil Reserves (4 minutes) “Biden Drains Strategic Petroleum Reserve”

VATICAN-CHINA DEAL Nina Shea, director of The Center for Religious Freedom at The Hudson Institute, and Steven Mosher, president of The Population Research Institute join us with analysis of the latest crackdown on relgious liberty in communist China. MOTHER TERESA Jim Wahlberg, executive producer of Mother Teresa: No Greater Love, talks about the film and the impact Mother Teresa had on his faith. THE RESURRECTED JESUS David Limbaugh, political columnist and author talks about midterm election politics & his latest book The Resurrected Jesus: The Church in the New Testament, co-written with his daughter Christen Limbaugh Bloom.

Our stories this week include: (1) the claim recently made by a Vatican Cardinal and Synod official that Vatican II "saved the Church" from becoming "a small sect"; (2) the renewal of the Vatican -China deal (confirmed by the Holy See on Saturday, Oct. 22); (3) disturbing details about three newly appointed members of the Pontifical Academy for Life; and (4) more targeting of pro-life activists by the U.S. Department of Justice while "Catholic" President Biden promises to "codify Roe v. Wade" if Democrats are able to regain a majority in the Senate and further their majority in the House.

In this Ash Wednesday episode, JD and Ed talk about Lent and spiritual discipline, and look at the “success” of the Vatican-China deal. Then JD loses his mind during a perfectly reasonable conversation about beer.

Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - MT 12:38-42 - An evil and unfaithful generation seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it except the sign of Jonah the prophet. Bishop Sheen quote of the day Saint Camillus de Lellis, prayfor us! 2) Catholic Vote launches $3 million midterm ad campaign aimed at kicking Catholic Democrats out of office https://www.foxnews.com/politics/catholicvote-launches-midterm-ad-campaign-aimed-kicking-catholic-democrats-out-office 3) Human rights advocates respond after Pope Francis says the Vatican-China deal is "moving well" https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251728/human-rights-advocates-respond-after-pope-francis-says-vatican-china-deal-moving-well 4) The sacramentality of buildings: Venerable Fulton Sheen loved architecture, especially church architecture. He understood that buildings are more than just stones upon stones, something pretty to look at. They are symbols of something beyond the material https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/contributors/the-sacramentality-of-buildings-fulton-sheen-on-sacred-architecture/ 

Tom Riello talks about how God made Catholicism a business like religion. Stephen Mosher discusses the Vatican China deal and promotes his new book, A Politically Incorrect Guide to Pandemics. James Kalb breaks down his article, "When reason becomes madness"

Tom Riello talked about how God made Catholicism a business like religion. Steve Mosher discussed the Vatican China deal and promoted his new book, A Politically Incorrect Guide to Pandemics. James Kalb discussed his article, "When reason becomes madness"

POPE FRANCIS SPEAKS! ROBERT ROYAL, editor-in-chief of TheCatholicThing.org, and FR. GERALD MURRAY, canon lawyer and priest of the Archdiocese of NY join us with analysis of the big news of the week, including the Pope's recent comments on abortion, Catholic politicians & Communion, the Vatican-China deal, the liturgy and more. EDUCATION FREEDOM BETSY DeVOS, former Secretary of Education discusses the current state of education in the US, school choice, parental rights and her new book, Hostages No More: The Fight for Education Freedom and the Future of the American Child.

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US ENERGY POLICY WALID PHARES, Middle-east and US foreign policy expert joins us to discuss the ongoing Russia - Ukraine conflict, the Iran nuclear deal, the skyrocketing cost of fuel here in the US and more. VATICAN-CHINA ROBERT ROYAL, editor-in-chief of TheCatholicThing.org reports on the latest news from the Vatican...including the arrest last week of Cardinal Joseph Zen in China, and Pope Francis' recent remarks on the traditional Latin liturgy. TRUE MASCULINITY ANTHONY ESOLEN, professor-in-residence at Magdalen College discusses his new book No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men.

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - The Vatican confirmed on Friday that Pope Francis will visit three cities in Canada during the last week of July. The pope will travel to Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit on July 24-30. The pope had announced last month that he planned to meet indigenous peoples in Canada this summer for the feast of Saint Anne on July 26. In Canada, Francis is expected to issue an apology on behalf of the Catholic Church for abuses committed against Indigenous students in Catholic-run residential schools. The pope's full schedule in Canada will be published in the coming weeks. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251225/vatican-confirms-pope-francis-will-visit-3-cities-in-canada-in-july A Haitian priest has said a border wall being built by the Dominican Republic to stop Haitian emigration “is not the solution” to the problem. Father Pénès Célestin, a priest of the Diocese of Jérémie, said he invites Dominicans and Haitians to build bridges. Haiti has seen a surge of violence in recent years. There were as many as 1,200 kidnappings last year, and President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in July 2021. Haiti shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic, whose economy is among the fastest growing in the region. The situation has led many Haitians to seek a better future in the neighboring country, in many cases illegally. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251221/haitian-priest-denounces-dominican-republics-border-fence Chinese Catholics on the mainland have reacted strongly to the arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen, the bishop emeritus of Hong Kong. After being arrested by Chinese authorities, apparently for his involvement in a pro-democracy nonprofit, the cardinal was released on bail on May 11. The 90 year old Zen is an outspoken advocate of democracy and critic of the 2018 Vatican-China deal on the appointment of bishops. Anonymous Chinese Catholics told Catholic News Agency that his arrest is a way for China to keep people in fear, and that Catholics in Hong Kong fear that religious freedom could be suppressed in Hong Kong in the future. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251219/it-s-a-way-to-keep-people-in-fear-chinese-catholics-react-to-cardinal-zen-s-arrest Today, the Church honors Our Lady of Fatima. May 13 is the anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady to three shepherd children in the small village of Fatima in Portugal in 1917. She appeared six times to Lucia and her cousins Francisco and his sister Jacinta between May 13, 1917 and October 13, 1917. The messages that Mary imparted during the apparitions to the children concerned the violent trials that would afflict the world by means of war, starvation, and the persecution of the Church and the Holy Father in the twentieth century if the world did not make reparation for sins. She exhorted the Church to pray and offer sacrifices to God in order that peace may come upon the world, and that the trials may be averted. Our Lady of Fatima also revealed three prophetic “secrets.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/our-lady-of-fatima-485

In 2018, the Vatican announced it had made a diplomatic agreement with the People's Republic of China, in the hopes that it would lead to formal recognition by both parties. The intervening years have seen an intensification of the Chinese government's policy of "Sinicization," of forcing religious and ethnic groups to adapt their beliefs, institutions to Chinese communism. In this bonus episode, we will provide some background on relations between the Holy See and the People's Republic of China since its inception in 1945, and assess the agreement in light of that history. LINKS: YouTube Website SOCIAL: Facebook Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/churchcontroversies/support

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - A new bishop of Wuhan China was ordained Wednesday, under the terms of the Vatican-China deal. The bishop is the sixth to be consecrated in China under the deal. He is a Franciscan, who is said to be close to the Chinese government. The Wuhan diocese had been without a bishop for the past 14 years. Mexico's Supreme Court invalidated several pro-life articles in the penal code of a northern state this week. The decision opens the door to legal abortion, and is expected to have wide-ranging effects throughout Mexico. Elective abortion is legal up to twelve weeks of pregnancy in Mexico City and three states. Six nuns from the same convent in Brazil died in less than a week. Five of the nuns died from COVID-19. The nuns lived at the convent of the Franciscan Sisters of the Holy Family of Mary. They ranged in age from 70 to 95. The sisters do not know how the virus got into the convent. Pope Francis sent 15,000 ice creams to prisoners in Rome this week. This summer is one of the hottest on record in Italy. The island of Sicily registered a temperature of 119 degrees Fahrenheit in August, believed to be the highest ever recorded in Europe. The Catholic Church celebrates today the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The circumstances of Mary's infancy and early life are not directly recorded in the Bible, but it is cited by some of the earliest Christian writers from the first centuries of the Church.

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - A new bishop created under the 2018 Vatican-China deal has been ordained in China. Pope Francis appointed the 49-year-old coadjutor bishop of a diocese in north-central China. Before his appointment as bishop, he was secretary of the Chinese bishops' conference. The retired head of the Vatican's liturgy office underwent robot-assisted surgery this week in Italy. Cardinal Robert Sarah was the most senior African prelate at the Vatican before his retirement. Doctors said the surgery on the 76-year-old was successful. The reason for Cardinal Sarah's surgery has not been made public. A Catholic priest in southern India has been arrested for alleged hate speech after making political remarks, including criticism of India's ruling party. The priest has denied the charges. He says videos criticizing his remarks were deceptively edited. He apologized for any hurt he may have caused. The Vatican has unveiled the official image of the next World Meeting of Families, which will be held next June, in Rome. The image features the Wedding at Cana, the first miracle of Jesus in the Gospel of John. The image was painted by a Slovenian Jesuit priest. The priest said he painted the Wedding at Cana because the family is the expression of a sacrament. Today is the feast day of Saint Martha. Martha is mentioned in three Gospel passages. In the Gospel of Luke, she receives Jesus into her home and worries herself with serving him. In the Gospel of John, she witnesses Jesus raising her brother Lazarus from the grave. She is mentioned another time in the Gospel of John. Saint Martha is the patron of housewives, servants, waiters and cooks.

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Pope Francis on Sunday pleaded for an end to violence in the Holy Land. Conflict between Israel and Hamas has killed more than one hundred people, including many children. The pope called on local leaders to work toward peace. A Jesuit priest has been appointed the next bishop of Hong Kong. Pope Francis appointed Father Stephen Chow. The priest led the Jesuits' Chinese Province during the signing of the Vatican-China deal, and the crackdown on Hong Kong's democracy protest movement. Hong Kong has been without a permanent bishop for two years. The Supreme Court will consider a case involving Mississippi's ban on abortion after 15 weeks. The Gestational Age Act was signed into law in 2018, but is not currently in effect. Pro-life advocates praised the court's decision to take up the case. Pope Francis met this weekend with President Joe Biden's climate envoy, John Kerry. The Vatican has yet to release any details about what the two men discussed. Kerry is in Europe to meet with government officials and business leaders, ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in November. Today is the feast day of Saint Paschal Baylon. Saint Paschal was a 16th-century Spanish Franciscan. He is remembered for his devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. He is the patron saint of eucharistic congresses and societies.

In October, the Holy See and China renewed their controversial agreement on bishops’ appointments. If both sides are satisfied with how things are going after two years, the arrangement will become permanent. As it stands now, both sides want to see some changes before that can happen. In this special episode of “Inside the Vatican,” America editors Gerard O’Connell and Zac Davis join Colleen Dulle to explain what the Holy See and China each want from the deal. They unpack the story of the historic relationship between China and the Vatican: how the sides are compromising, where they are unwilling to compromise, and what will need to happen before they establish a permanent diplomatic relationship. Links from the show: The Catholic Church in China | A Short Documentary Gerard O’Connell | The China-Vatican agreement has been extended. Now, Rome is looking for more from Beijing. Gerard O’Connell | The Vatican is ready to renew its deal with China. Privately, officials admit they’re walking a tightrope.

Pope Francis made headlines last week when he endorsed civil unions for same-sex couples as part of an interview in a new documentary called “Francesco.” Almost immediately, questions emerged about the comments: Was the pope mistranslated? When did he make these comments? Had he been censored? This week on “Inside the Vatican,” host Colleen Dulle and Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell answer these questions “rapid fire,” as Colleen says, and unpack everything you need to know about the pope’s comments on civil unions for same-sex couples. The hosts also give an update on coronavirus in Italy and the Vatican, and discuss the nomination of the world’s first Black American cardinal and, briefly, the renewal of the Vatican-China deal. Keep an eye on our YouTube channel for an explainer video from Colleen and Gerry on Pope Francis' same-sex unions comments! Read more: Colleen Dulle | Explainer: What Pope Francis actually said about civil unions—and why it matters Gerard O’Connell | Analysis: What is going on at the Vatican’s communications department? Where homosexuality is still illegal, Pope Francis has thrown a lifeline to L.G.B.T. Catholics Gerard O’Connell | Pope Francis names 13 new cardinals, including Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington D.C. Gerard O’Connell | The Vatican is ready to renew its deal with China. Privately, officials admit they’re walking a tightrope.

In this week’s episode, editors JD Flynn and Ed Condon discuss a documentary film that appears to show footage of Pope Francis giving his support to same-sex civil unions. They also talk about the Vatican’s recent renewal of the controversial China deal; an extended plenary indulgence; and much more. (2:51) Pope Francis’ comments on same-sex civil unions in the new documentary “Francesco”: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-francis-calls-for-civil-union-law-for-same-sex-couples-in-shift-from-vatican-stance-12462 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/questions-emerge-regarding-pope-francis-statement-on-same-sex-civil-unions-47666 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/argentine-archbishop-and-pope-francis-advisor-says-civil-union-not-mistranslated-in-documentary-95995 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/what-did-pope-francis-say-about-civil-unions-a-cna-explainer-57625 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-francis-homosexuality-comments-heavily-edited-in-documentary-no-vatican-comment-on-civil-union-88210 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/francesco-director-receives-film-award-in-vatican-gardens-80573 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/mexican-broadcaster-televisa-vatican-held-back-popes-words-on-same-sex-civil-unions-in-2019-interview-76337 (58:10) Catholic Social Services in Philadelphia Supreme Court case, coming soon: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/christian-adoption-agency-in-ny-receives-temporary-protection-from-court-57192 (59:26) The renewal of the Vatican/China deal: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/vatican-and-china-renew-provisional-agreement-on-appointment-of-bishops-38737 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/where-chinas-bishops-stand-as-the-sino-vatican-deal-is-renewed-25725 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/taiwan-foreign-ministry-catholics-in-china-are-facing-serious-challenges-73202 (1:03:16) Father Michael McGivney to be beatified soon: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/knights-of-columbus-announce-novena-ahead-of-founders-beatification-75769 (1:03:30) The Church has extended a plenary indulgence through November: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/vatican-extends-plenary-indulgence-for-the-dead-throughout-november-16577

The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was at the Vatican this week talking about China and human rights and meeting with the Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Register Rome correspondent Edward Pentin covers this story here on Register Radio. And then, we hear from Register contributor Andrea Picciotti-Bayer about President Trump’s pick for the Supreme Court Amy Coney Barrett and the grueling confirmation process that lies ahead.

BERNARD KERIK, former NYPD commissioner talks about the effort to defund law enforcement, the violence we are seeing against police, and the effect all this has on public safety. PHILIP LAWLER, editor of Catholic World News joins us with analysis of the Catholic news of the week, including the Catholic vote in the US, and the Vatican-China deal that is up for renewal in October. JIM WAHLBERG, filmmaker and author of the new memoir The Big Hustle: A Boston Street Kid’s Story of Addiction and Redemption. JIM CAVIEZEL, actor and star of the new film Infidel, which opens this week in theaters everywhere.

BERNARD KERIK, former NYPD commissioner talks about the effort to defund law enforcement, the violence we are seeing against police, and the effect all this has on public safety. PHILIP LAWLER, editor of Catholic World News joins us with analysis of the Catholic news of the week, including the Catholic vote in the US, and the Vatican-China deal that is up for renewal in October. JIM WAHLBERG, filmmaker and author of the new memoir The Big Hustle: A Boston Street Kid’s Story of Addiction and Redemption. JIM CAVIEZEL, actor and star of the new film Infidel, which opens this week in theaters everywhere.

CNA editors JD Flynn and Ed Condon discuss the second known instance of a priest realizing his baptism was invalid; the continued controversy over Netflix’s “Cuties”; an update on the Vatican-China deal; and much more. They also talk about Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the United Kingdom ten years ago; debate canon law as it relates to baptisms; and JD asks Ed some riddles. Listen and subscribe to CNA Newsroom: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/podcast/cna-newsroom (1:20) https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/a-drowning-man-prayed-for-help-god-sent-a-floating-tiki-bar-filled-with-priests-89531 (2:32) Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the UK: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/young-catholic-who-greeted-benedict-xvi-in-britain-becomes-a-priest-35830 (23:17) Second US priest realizes his baptism was invalid: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/invalidly-baptized-oklahoma-priest-baptized-and-re-ordained-44890 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/fort-worth-bishop-olson-apologizes-for-horrible-effects-of-invalid-baptisms-71577 http://w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1994/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_19940522_ordinatio-sacerdotalis.html (54:55) Continued controversy over Netflix’s “Cuties”: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/netflix-sees-cancelations-spike-after-cuties-controversy-68953 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/texas-senator-calls-for-investigation-of-netflix-over-cuties-81807 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/after-netflix-apologizes-for-inappropriate-film-poster-theologian-says-cuties-movie-is-unacceptable-67013 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/italian-bishops-conference-newspaper-defends-netflixs-cuties-53685 (56:05) Can priests endorse political candidates? https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/why-priests-dont-endorse-candidates-experts-respond-to-fec-chair-22345 (56:56) More debate about canon law and baptisms… (1:12:20) An update on the Vatican-China deal, with a possible Taiwan angle: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/analysis-china-and-the-vatican---what-if-the-us-recognizes-taiwan-12996 (1:18:09) A fan compared JD and Ed to characters on “The West Wing." (1:19:01) “43 Great Riddles for Kids"

STEVEN MOSHER, China expert and president of the Population Research Institute with analysis of the current status of the Catholic Church in China under the Vatican-China agreement, and the recent attacks on retired Hong Kong Bishop, Cardinal Joseph Zen for his outspoken opposition to the agreement. GARY KRUPP, president of the Pave The Way Foundation discusses the recent opening of the Vatican's archives on the pontificate of WWII era Pope Pius XII. KATRINA JACKSON, attorney, pro-life Democrat and Louisiana State Senator discusses her sponsorship of pro-life legislation aiming to protect the health of women and the unborn that is at the center of an abortion case being heard by the US Supreme Court. FR. WILLIAM SAUNDERS , priest of the Diocese of Arlington, VA and author of the new book, Celebrating a Holy Catholic Easter: A Guide to the Customs and Devotions of Lent and the Season of Christ's Resurrection.

STEVEN MOSHER, China expert and president of the Population Research Institute with analysis of the current status of the Catholic Church in China under the Vatican-China agreement, and the recent attacks on retired Hong Kong Bishop, Cardinal Joseph Zen for his outspoken opposition to the agreement. GARY KRUPP, president of the Pave The Way Foundation discusses the recent opening of the Vatican's archives on the pontificate of WWII era Pope Pius XII. KATRINA JACKSON, attorney, pro-life Democrat and Louisiana State Senator discusses her sponsorship of pro-life legislation aiming to protect the health of women and the unborn that is at the center of an abortion case being heard by the US Supreme Court. FR. WILLIAM SAUNDERS , priest of the Diocese of Arlington, VA and author of the new book, Celebrating a Holy Catholic Easter: A Guide to the Customs and Devotions of Lent and the Season of Christ's Resurrection.

JD and Ed discuss and debate the week’s Catholic news. This time, by popular demand, Ed is the host. Topics discussed, timestamps, and links to learn more: (8:10) Pope’s Council of Cardinal advisors meet to reorganize the Roman Curia: http://bit.ly/38X8EaE; http://bit.ly/2vSyRbO (21:26) The McCarrick Report: http://bit.ly/3bYxjxQ (25:00) Former Cardinal McCarrick’s donations to a religious order: http://bit.ly/3bXtgS7 (30:26) Vatican financial scandal update: http://bit.ly/2PcQ2vB; http://bit.ly/2Pc8HYv (42:52) Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia retires: http://bit.ly/37JYj0r (59:09) Cardinal Zen’s continued outspokenness about the Vatican-China deal: http://bit.ly/2ugR4Q5 (1:10:55) Game 1: “Yes or No” (1:14:47) Game 2: “Name That 90s Church Tune”

Happy New Year from Inside the Vatican! For our New Year’s Day episode, Gerry and I are taking a look back at some of the biggest Vatican stories of 2019. We start with February’s Vatican summit on the protection of minors, which Gerry and I covered together in Rome. We talk about the steps Pope Francis has taken to follow up on that meeting, including the elimination of the “pontifical secret” in December which paved the way for the long-awaited Vatican handbook that will establish universal norms for handling cases of clerical sexual abuse. Gerry also gives us a timeline on when to expect that document. Next, we take a look at Gerry’s pick for the year’s most important papal trip: Pope Francis’ trip to Abu Dhabi, also in February. On this trip, the pope celebrated the first papal Mass on the Arabian Peninsula and signed a document on human fraternity with Muslim leaders. Gerry walks us through why these gestures were so significant and what lasting effects they have already had. Skipping ahead to the fall, we discuss the Amazon synod, when all of the bishops from the Amazon region along with indigenous people, leaders and experts from around the world came to Rome to lay out how the church would respond to its many challenges in the region. We talk about when the pope is likely to issue a final document from that synod, and when its suggestions would be put into effect. We wrap up this episode with a lightning round of the most important Vatican stories in categories like the most significant papal appointment, the top interreligious dialogue story, and what Vatican story we should keep our eyes on in 2020. (Check out the title of this episode for the answer!)   Links from the show: Inside the Vatican: The Vatican sex abuse summit already includes some surprises Inside the Vatican: Unpacking Pope Francis’ historic trip to Abu Dhabi Inside the Vatican: Are the Amazon bishops ready to become new martyrs? The Catholic Church in China | A Short Documentary

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I unpack a recent confrontation between the Italian bishops and the pope, which came after the bishops failed to implement the pope’s 2015 annulment reforms. We talk about what those reforms were, and what this tells us about the way the Vatican is able to enforce change. Then, we talk economics. Whenever Pope Francis discusses the economy, it sets off cries that the pope is a socialist or a communist. So this week, we ask: Is the pope a socialist? What is his vision for the economy? Finally, we dig into the pope’s comments to journalists about fake news, freedom of the press, and why he thinks women make good reporters. Congratulations to Jeff Johnson, the winner of our raffle of Gerry’s book, “The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Account of the Conclave that Changed History.” Links from the show: Inside the Vatican: A brief explanation of the Vatican-China deal Pope Francis recognizes Chinese bishops ordained without papal approval Pope Francis asks Italian bishops finally to implement marriage tribunal reforms Pope Francis invites young people to pledge to build a new economy Pope Francis tells the press: ‘The church is on your side,’ denounces fake news

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Italian journalist and veteran Vatican/China watcher Francesco Sisci talks to WDEL's Allan Loudell from Rome

Italian journalist and veteran Vatican/China watcher Francesco Sisci talks to WDEL's Allan Loudell from Rome

TRANSCRIPT A reminder to join us for our 54-day Rosary Novena: Even if you haven't to date, that's fine. Just begin now! We pray every weekday at 8 a.m. ET, live from our chapel. And one other programming note — remember, Church Militant will be live this Wednesday night at 8:30 e.t. for wall-to-wall coverage of the vice presidential debate. Thousands joined us last week for the first presidential debate for our straight-up Catholic reporting, commentary and analysis. Again, that's this Wednesday, with Vice President Mike Pence and anti-Catholic bigot Kamala Harris. Now, Pope Francis is wrong about what he wrote in his latest encyclical entitled Fratelli Tutti, which translates from Italian to "All Brothers." The heart of his error centers around a naivete regarding mankind's desire for unity. That is woefully lacking in reality. Most people do not desire unity, not if it costs them personally. The pope completely misses the reality of original sin, which, by its very nature, prevents unity on earth among mankind. The overriding effect of original sin is division — division between God and Man, between male and female, between man and creation, between body and soul in death. The utopian-style unity the pope is promulgating is impossible on this earth. It doesn't mean we shouldn't strive for peace and harmony, but unity — that's not happening. That's why this constant pandering to some kind of unity in religion is pathetic and little else than a move toward a one-world religion that would usher in a one-world government. Original sin requires the sacrament of Baptism to be cleansed from and it is Baptism that incorporates us into the family of God, making those baptized His children. We are all most definitely not brothers in a spiritual sense. We are, of course, by our DNA — on a biological level. Likewise, we are all "brothers" on a level of being owed dignity because we are made in the image and likeness of God. A further examination of the pope's encyclical shows that it reads like the Biden-Bernie manifesto — all Marxist, all the time. But spiritually? Not a prayer. Underlying the pope's error here (aside from the obvious geopolitical Bolshevik error) is a refusal to acknowledge the central role of Christ in mankind. There is desire, motivated by a Marxist mindset, to destroy all national borders and, in the process, destroy all theological and religious borders as well. Thanks to the century-old Marxist game plan to wipe out the Catholic Church, the societal consciousness has had injected into it an erroneous belief that all religions are essentially the same. That error is called universalism — the false understanding that all religions are just different paths to the same God. Wrong. Wrong! Wrong! Wrong! Any religion that does not recognize Christ as Lord is a false religion. Likewise, any religion that does recognize Christ as Lord but rejects the authority of His Church is a false religion. And if you're keeping track at home: Yes, that means only the Catholic Church is the true religion. But we have that from Our Blessed Lord Himself, who directed His apostles to "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit." St. Paul adds that there is no other name under Heaven by which men may be saved. But for Pope Francis and his allies in the push for globalization, this universalist approach to religions is underpinned by an even further insidious error — one promulgated by Bp. Robert Barron. It's the ridiculous notion that we have a reasonable hope that all men are saved. No such hope exists. That's about as close to the third-century error of Origin as one can get without actually crossing the line. When you combine the reasonable-hope fallacy with all religions being essentially the same, you obliterate any and all differences between religions. That means, in practice, we can all just belong to one religion, and there is no consequence in the next life of evil we do on earth. There is no "cross" in that calculation — a necessary requirement for attaining eternal life. If the pope really believes all men are spiritual brothers, then why doesn't he reach out to his brother communists in Beijing and ask them to free the millions of Muslims and Christians they have detained in concentration camps out of brotherly love? Why doesn't he ask the communist bastards in China to stop persecuting Catholics under the Vatican-China accord hammered out by homopredator and fellow Marxist Theodore McCarrick? McCarrick, Marxists and even Muslims for that matter have no desire for so-called unity. Each has a desire for world domination, which the Church long ago abandoned as a spiritual goal thanks to successive generations of weak, emasculated men — some of whom raped thousands and thousands of altar boys and a much larger number of whom covered it up, lied about it and destroyed evidence of it. Simple logic here: There can be no unity without truth. There can be temporary mutually beneficial cooperation, for good or evil. But not unity — not in any true spiritual sense. There is no honor among thieves, and a huge number of today's hierarchy are just that — thieves. They steal the truth from you. They steal your heavenly inheritance. And they pilfer your inheritance to profit for themselves. They deny the things of God. They deny the reality of a fallen world. They lie about Jesus Christ. And they lie about their own complicity. McCarrick, Marxists and even Muslims for that matter have no desire for so-called unity. They have been able to make such gigantic strides because they have dumbed down the people of God to such a degree that the victims have become complicit — a sort of Catholics' Stockholm syndrome. Most Catholic laity are now suffering from a kind of battered wife syndrome: A belief that things are really fine, except for the occasional beating. If we are all brothers and working toward unity, how does His Holiness explain Cdl. Becciu stealing almost a million dollars from Vatican funds and using it for bribe money in Australia to get Cdl. Pell wrongly convicted on sex abuse charges? The pope's Marxist allies in the Vatican are lying about their desire for authentic unity. The type of unity they desire is for a unified one-world government, and whatever a unified one-world religion can do to bring this about, all the better. A further examination of the pope's encyclical shows that it reads like the Biden-Bernie manifesto — all Marxist, all the time. This is not an encyclical. It's a political statement dressed up in religious-sounding language where Pope Francis continually quotes himself as his own authority throughout the document (which, by the way, is the longest he has ever written). If you think the entire planet is not barreling toward a collision with truth, then you need to check yourself for a pulse.