A New Encyclical, Pope Francis' Thoughts on Synods, and the Vatican's Response to Australia
In this episode, John discusses the Pope's upcoming Encyclical titled Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis' thoughts about the previous Synod of Bishops, and the Vatican's response to Australia regarding a ro...
9 Sep 202025min
Validity of Baptisms, a Former West Virginia Bishop Issues Apology, and Pope Francis' Cold-Calls
In today's show, John gives an update on how the Vatican's recent ruling on the validity of baptism has called into question the validity of a Detroit priest's baptism, an apology and reimbursement gi...
26 Aug 202028min
Authority of Eastern Churches, New Female Council Members, and a Ruling on the Formula for Baptism
In this episode, John discusses how some authority is being restored to the twenty-three Eastern Catholic Churches in communion with Rome. Pope Francis has appointed seven new members to the Vatican C...
12 Aug 202030min
New Parish Guidelines, Conflict in the Philippines, Hagia Sophia, and the McCarrick Scandal
In this episode, John discusses the new parish guidelines issued by the Vatican's Congregation for Clergy on the role and mission of the Catholic parish. A recent Church-State conflict is occurring in...
29 Jul 202027min
The Pope's Recent Angelus Address, a Papal Trip Anniversary, and an Italian Priest That Went Viral
In this episode, John discusses the recent omissions in Pope Francis' Angelus addresses regarding the ongoing situation in Hong Kong. We also take a look back on how the first trip of Pope Francis' pa...
15 Jul 202018min
Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. Vatican Financial Scandal Update, and Talking About the Next Pope
The Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul offers a massive reminder the coronavirus may be down but it's not out. There is a new twist in the Vatican's latest financial scandal, as a seemingly predestined scap...
1 Jul 202023min
The Vatican's Relation to China and Hong Kong, COVID 19 Recovery, and Milestones on Laudato Si
In this episode, John brings us the latest news about the Vatican's relationship with China and Hong Kong. He also gives an update regarding the coronavirus recovery in Italy, Catholic divisions, and ...
27 Mai 202036min
