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BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV Calls All Cardinals to Rome in January!
Pope Leo XIV has just announced plans to convene an extraordinary consistory of cardinals in early January — but no one knows why. According to a leaked Vatican communication obtained by the National Catholic Register, the meeting is set for January 7–8, 2026, and will bring together the world’s cardinals to discuss matters of major… Read more
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Vatican To Release Document on Polygamy! Here’s What We Know
In this episode, we break down three major developments in the Catholic Church: Pope Leo’s upcoming document on polygamy and what it could mean for the Church—especially in Africa; the Italian bishops’ study on the female diaconate and whether it signals change ahead; and the Pope’s latest remarks on immigration in America. Read more
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Vatican REJECTS “Co-Redemptrix” Title for Mary!
In this episode, we dive deep into the Vatican’s brand-new doctrinal note Mater Populi Fidelis (2025) from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith — the one addressing Marian titles like Co-Redemptrix and Mediatrix. I walk through the key parts of the document, explain what the Church actually says about Mary’s role, and unpack… Read more
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BREAKING: Vatican to Decide Is Mary ‘Co-Redemptrix’? New Magisterial Document November 4th!
BREAKING: Vatican to Decide Is Mary ‘Co-Redemptrix’? New Magisterial Document November 4th! Read more
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Michael Lofton
Michael Lofton is an adjunct professor of theology at Catholic Polytechnic University and the Instructor at RT Media. He earned his Master of Arts in Theological Studies (cum laude) from Christendom College Graduate School in 2018, graduating as valedictorian. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in theology at Pontifex University, writing his dissertation on the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. Michael is also the founder of the Reason & Theology show, where he has interviewed many leading voices in contemporary theology, and has contributed to Catholic Answers as well as appeared on EWTN, SiriusXM Radio, and Radio Maria.
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