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BREAKING: New Vatican Letter Against the German Bishops!
The Vatican has released a NEW letter to the German bishops warning them of their actions. The letter reaffirms that women’s ordination is definitively excluded and that the church’s teaching on homosexual acts cannot change. Michael reviews the letter itself, as well as several commentaries about the letter.
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Pope Francis RESPONDS to the German Bishops
On the day Bishop Joseph Strickland was removed from his diocese in Tyler, Texas, Pope Francis responded to the German bishops and warned them against their actions which are threatening church unity.
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German Bishop Approves Blessing Same-Sex Couples
Michael Lofton addresses German Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann who recently approved of blessing same-sex unions in his diocese. Michael then considers what Pope Francis’ next move may be.
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Scott Hahn: Pope John XXII Taught Heresy
Dr. Scott Hahn recently addressed the case of Pope John XXII and he raised it as an example of papal heresy. Did Pope John XXII teach heresy? Was this an act of his magisterium? Michael Lofton reviews Dr. Hahn’s comments and then examines the case of Pope John XXII.
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Bishop Schneider: Pope Francis is Deceiving Us
Pope Francis is still being accused of endorsing the blessing of gay “unions” – as well as accusations of endorsing sacrilege and blasphemy. He is also being accused of attempting to deceive faithful Catholics. Michael Lofton examines these accusations made by Bishop Athanasius Schneider and considers if they are true.
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Did the Synod Change the Faith?
Did the Synod Change the Faith? Michael Lofton reviews the results of the 2023 synod on synodality and whether it changed the faith on hot button issues like women’s ordination and homosexual blessings. Archbishop Nkea’s interview with Edward Pentin is also reviewed and commented on.
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Bishop Athanasius Schneider’s Credo Redefines Schism
Bishop Athanasius Schneider’s Credo catechism has been endorsed by many prominent figures including Cardinal Sarah, Bishop Strickland and Dr. Scott Hahn. Yet, it redefines schism in a very disturbing way. Michael shows the problem with Credo’s ecclesiology and urges Catholics to resist its “recognize and resist agenda.”
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Was Pope Francis Clear on Gay Blessings?
Michael Lofton reviews the discussion on the popes comments on gay blessings as found on the Catholic Talk Show.
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The Pope Deserves a Retrial
Since people think I make a ton of money defending Pope Francis (the tellers at my bank are laughing right now), this one is for free. LifeSiteNews interviewed the new head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the faith – Cardinal Fernandez – “on the day he was made cardinal” which was on September…
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The Problem of Pope Francis According to Fr. Gerald Murray
Michael Lofton examines Fr. Gerald Murray interview with Joe McClane about the “problem” of Pope Francis. He addresses whether a pope can teach heresy and also some concerns Murray has about the synod of bishops.
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Cardinal Burke’s Comments on Pope Francis on The World Over
Michael Lofton reviews Cardinal Raymond Burke’s video interview with Raymond Arroyo on The World Over. He specifically analyzes his comments about Pope Francis, gay blessings and the synod on synodality.
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Cardinal Mueller Strawmans Cardinal Fernandez
The former head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, Cardinal Mueller, strawmans the current head of the dicastery, Cardinal Fernandez, with a position about the papal magisterium that he did not propose. Michael examines Cardinal Mueller’s interview with Raymond Arroyo on The World Over and shows where the interview was one grand…
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Pope Francis Opens Door to Blessing Gay Unions?
Michael Lofton examines Pope Francis’ response to 5 cardinals and their dubia. He analyzes the pope’s response concerning blessing same-sex unions and questions the common narrative prevalent on social media that says Pope Francis endorsed blessing same-sex unions.
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Will the Dubia Cardinals Stop This Chaos?
Michael Lofton addresses the collateral damage done after one day of the release of two Dubia by five cardinals. He covers Cardinal Fernandez’ assessment of how the five cardinals conducted themselves. Michael then asks his own Dubia to the five cardinals.
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Can We Judge the Pope? A Brief History of Papal Criticism
Michael Lofton examines the question of judging the pope for heresy. He begins by analyzing the case of St. Paul rebuking St. Peter. He then addresses the acts of the Fourth Council of Constantinople – along with its 21st canon. Lastly, he reviews older canons as well as the current code of canon law on…
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Pope Francis Meets About Strickland Resignation
Pope Francis just met to discuss the resignation of Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas. Michael Lofton addresses why this meeting took place and what will likely happen next given the facts that are known.
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Pope Francis Comments on USA Catholics
Michael Lofton examines the recent comments made by Pope Francis in conversation with Jesuits in Portugal. He explores Pope Francis’ view of Catholics in the United States and shows where his view is accurate and other areas that may be incomplete. This is then followed by a focus on development of doctrine and the death…
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BREAKING: Arlington Nuns Go Into SCHISM?
Michael Lofton covers the Caremlite nuns of Arlington Texas who seem to have gone into schism with the Catholic Church with their most recent statement on the local bishop (Bishop Olson of Fort Worth). He then covers how Vigano has influenced them and the problems associated with this influence. He also calls people to strive…
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