What did Vatican II really say about the Mass? Sacrosanctum Concilium called for the preservation of Latin, gave Gregorian chant pride of place, and emphasized continuity with the Church’s liturgical The post The “New” Mass After Vatican II — What Did the Council Really Say?...
Pope Leo says Vatican II’s liturgical reforms made the Mass more accessible—but did they? The Posse examines the Pope’s comments and asks whether the Church’s liturgical battles are entering a The post Papal Whiplash: Is the New Mass Really More “Accessible” Than the Old? appeared...
Raymond Arroyo, Fr. Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal examine growing questions over the direction of synodality as bishops and cardinals call on Rome to finally define what it means—and whether the process is actually strengthening the Church. Plus, the Posse reacts to a controversial Pachamama ceremony in Peru involving a Vatican official, new tensions surrounding...
A bishop takes aim at the growing “celebrity pope” culture following Pope Leo’s private audience with Patti Smith. Raymond Arroyo, Fr. Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal examine whether high-profile meetings The post Bishop Calls Out the “Celebrity Pope” Problem, German Bishop Defies Vatican & Latin...
As debate over the Traditional Latin Mass intensifies, questions continue to surround Pope Leo’s intentions. Is the Vatican quietly moving toward a more generous approach, or are conflicting statements from The post The Latin Mass Tug of War: Pope Leo’s Mixed Messages appeared first on...
This week on The Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo, Fr. Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal examine the Vatican’s ongoing agreement with Communist China, a challenge by 26 German priests over same-sex The post Strange Fruit: The Secret Vatican-China Deal appeared first on The Catholic Thing.
The Prayerful Posse tackles another week of major developments in the Catholic Church. Raymond Arroyo, Fr. Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal examine Pope Leo XIV’s latest approval of bishops under The post Rome Caves to China, Cardinal Warns of Apocalyptic Beasts & Rupnik Off the...
The Prayerful Posse tackles another week of major developments in the Catholic Church and around the world. This week, Raymond Arroyo, Father Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal examine the SSPX’s The post SSPX Appeal, Women Co-Presiding at Mass & the Synodality “Dance” appeared first on...
The fallout from Rome’s excommunication of the Society of St. Pius X continues as bishops around the world respond—and some are calling for a broader return of the Traditional Latin The post SSPX Excommunication Fallout, Vatican Reopens Marriage Debate & Synodal Chaos appeared first on...
The Vatican has excommunicated six SSPX bishops following illicit episcopal ordinations—but what does it mean for priests, the faithful, and the future of the Traditional Latin Mass? Raymond Arroyo, Fr. The post Who’s Really Excommunicated? The SSPX Crisis Explained appeared first on The Catholic Thing.
A former Vatican official admits he sought to reshape key Church institutions, the Vatican rejects Germany’s push for lay homilies, and new controversy surrounds Pope Leo, Cardinal McElroy, the Traditional The post Vatican Official’s Stunning Admission, Latin Mass Battle & SSPX Showdown appeared first on...
Pope Leo XIV weighs in on climate change, global economics, and the future of the Church as tensions rise with the SSPX ahead of planned episcopal consecrations. Raymond Arroyo, Fr. The post A “Sacred” Mosque? SSPX Defies Pope Leo & MLB Pride Month Controversy appeared...