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In this episode, I dive into a common response I hear when raising concerns about problematic Vatican or papal documents: “But it’s not magisterial.” For many, that phrase is meant to shut down the conversation—as if non-magisterial means non-consequential. But over time, I’ve come to see why that response no longer satisfies, and why it… Read more
If you’ve ever read through the Old Testament books of Kings and Chronicles, you may have noticed they don’t always tell the same story in exactly the same way. Sometimes the differences are subtle—emphases, omissions, or phrasing. Other times, they appear more striking, even contradictory. One particularly curious example involves the age of King Jehoiachin… Read more
I recently produced a series of shows exploring what several popes—and the most recent ecumenical council—have taught about salvation for non-Catholics. The response from online Catholics has been both fascinating and, at times, deeply troubling. The widespread ignorance of magisterial teaching, and the way many Catholics react when confronted with the very doctrines they claim… Read more
In this video, I show that Pope John Paul II taught that non-Christians—including Muslims—can be saved through their own religions, even without knowing Jesus. This is no longer something that can be ignored—it deserves honest and open discussion. Read more
Why Are Traditionalists Upset with Pope Leo XIV? In today’s episode, we cover several major developments shaking the Catholic world. John-Henry Westen is no longer with LifeSite News—his co-founder reveals what led to his departure. Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV is making waves with a series of controversial episcopal appointments that have traditionalists sounding the alarm.… Read more
Did Christians believe in the Trinity before the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD? Was the doctrine developed over time—or was it already present in the early Church? In this episode, Dr. Jim Papandrea, expert in early Christianity and historical theology, joins me to explore how the Trinity was understood before and after Nicaea. We… Read more
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Michael Lofton is the founder of R&T Media. He is instructor at RTCourses.com and has taught as an adjunct professor of theology at Catholic Polytechnic University. 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 host of Cross Examined with Michael Lofton, where he comments on current events and has interviewed many leading voices in Theology and Politics.
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