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What the Vatican Synod Report Reveals on LGBT Issues, Women Deacons & Polygamy
The Synod’s Study Groups have released their Interim Reports, and some of the most controversial topics are sparking intense debate: homosexuality, polygamy, and the question of women deacons. In this episode, I break down what the Church is actually saying in these reports, what’s being proposed, and the hot-button controversies these topics are generating. From Read more
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Vatican Installs “Listening Kiosk” Inside St. Peter’s Basilica
St. Peter’s Basilica has just installed a “Listening Kiosk” — a new station designed for spiritual dialogue, personal reflection, and pastoral outreach. But what exactly is this kiosk? Who is it for? And why is the Vatican introducing it now? In this video, I break down what the kiosk actually does, how it fits into Read more
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Patriarch Bartholomew Gives Quran to Russian Muslim Leader — What’s Going On?
In 2009, Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople gifted a Quran to a Muslim leader — and many Christians are still asking: Why would an Orthodox patriarch do that? And it’s not an isolated example. In recent decades we’ve seen a growing list of gestures and statements from major Christian leaders that seem totally at odds with Read more
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BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV Will NOT Reverse Latin Mass Restrictions (Traditionis Custodes)
After the recent plenary assembly of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, the Vatican’s nuncio in Britain confirmed that Pope Leo XIV does not intend to overturn Pope Francis’ limits on the traditional Latin Mass. That means “Traditionis Custodes” remains in effect, but with one small caveat: bishops who request it can receive Read more
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🔥 Bishop Strickland Publicly Calls Out Fr. James Martin at USCCB Meeting!
In this episode, I cover the growing controversy after a priest — with the involvement of Fr. James Martin — confirmed an openly gay man living in a same-sex relationship, with his partner serving as his sponsor. Bishop Joseph Strickland raised this serious concern during the annual meeting of the U.S. bishops, but the conference Read more
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Openly Gay ABC Anchor Joins Catholic Church with Partner as Sponsor
Openly Gay ABC Anchor Joins Catholic Church with Partner as Sponsor 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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