Robert Royal, editor-in-chief of TheCatholicThing.org & Fr. Gerald Murray, canonist and priest of the Archdiocese of New York review the goings on at last week’s Consistory of Cardinals in Rome, including Cardinal Arthur Roche’s letter in support of Traditiones Custodes, lobbying the Cardinals to uphold Pope Francis’ severe restrictions on the celebration of the Traditional...
On this episode of The Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo, Father Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal examine a critical moment for the Catholic Church. As the College of Cardinals gathers in Rome under Pope Leo, the trio analyzes whether this extraordinary consistory marks a decisive turn...
As the year ends, The Prayerful Posse takes on a major Vatican moment: Pope Leo XIV’s decision to summon the full College of Cardinals to Rome. With Church governance, synodality, and sacred liturgy on the table, the panel asks whether this consistory marks a real break...
On this episode of The Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo is joined by Fr. Gerald Murray and Robert Royal to confront rising attacks on churches and Christmas displays in Europe and the Church’s muted response. From the desecration of a Marian shrine in Switzerland to a...
In this episode of The Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo, Fr. Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal unpack Pope Leo’s recent trip to Turkey and Lebanon, examining his cautious language on Islam, the rise of Christian persecution, and the Vatican’s struggle to speak clearly about the sources...
This week on the Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo, Father Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal break down new reports suggesting Pope Leo may be easing the Latin Mass restrictions through broader exemptions. They examine what this means for bishops, traditional communities, and whether these changes signal...
The US Bishops’ fall meeting takes center stage this week as the Posse unpacks the emotional immigration debate, the growing political tone of the conference, and the influence of federal funding on the USCCB’s advocacy. Raymond, Father Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal examine what was...
Has the Church turned global politics into dogma? In this charged episode, Raymond Arroyo convenes the Prayerful Posse—Father Gerald Murray and Robert Royal—to tackle whether climate change activism and immigration policy have become new “articles of faith” within the Catholic Church. From the Pope’s remarks...
In this special episode of Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo convenes Father Gerald Murray and Robert Royal from Rome to ask the question on many minds: Is Pope Leo Francis 2.0? The trio examines Pope Leo’s latest statements on synodality, the role of women in Church...
In this powerful episode of Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo convenes Father Gerald Murray and Robert Royal to unpack the week’s biggest stories in the Church and the world. From King Charles’ historic visit with Pope Leo in the Vatican and the growing divide inside the...
In this episode of Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo, Fr. Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal unpack Pope Leo’s controversial “pro-life” comments and the firestorm surrounding Cardinal Cupich’s award to pro-choice Senator Dick Durbin. What does it mean when the Pope suggests abortion isn’t the only issue...
In this insightful episode of Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo is joined by Fr. Gerald Murray and Robert Royal to unpack Pope Leo’s latest remarks on the Traditional Latin Mass, his comments on LGBT issues, and the Vatican’s ongoing China policy. The Posse takes a deep...