Tag: Pope Leo XIV
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SSPX’s Basis for a Frank Discussion with the Holy See
A short reflection on the SSPX’s 24 June 2026 open letter to Pope Leo XIV, its defense of Tradition, and its approach to future dialogue with Rome. Read more…
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The SSPX and Germany: Different Illnesses, Different Remedies
The SSPX and Germany represent different illnesses within the Church and therefore require different remedies. Comparing them ignores key ecclesiological distinctions and creates a false equivalence between separate problems. Read more…
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Paul Kengor: Why Pope Leo XIV Is Neither a Liberal Nor a Democrat
Paul Kengor argues that Pope Leo XIV is neither a liberal nor a Democrat, citing his pro-life record, traditional Catholic beliefs, Republican primary voting history, and commitment to restoring stability and unity. Read more…
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On Bishop Schneider’s “Core Questions” Regarding the SSPX
My reaction to Bishop Schneider’s five core claims on the SSPX and his critique of those who do not fully align with the Society is that they frame a complex issue in a strongly one-sided way. Read more…
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The Minds Behind Magnifica Humanitas
Magnifica Humanitas is, in many ways, a Francis document written by Leo XIV. Drawing heavily from Francis, John Paul II, Vatican II, Benedict XVI, Augustine, and other Catholic thinkers, it applies their ideas to the challenges of artificial intelligence and human dignity. Read more…
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The Feminization and Laicization of the Roman Curia
News reports Pope Leo XIV appointed laywoman Maria Montserrat Alvarado to head Vatican communications. Appointment raises concerns about increasing lay and women leadership in the Curia and potential identity dilution. Read more…
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Sheen’s Virtue and Miracles Recognized by Pope Leo XIV
Fulton Sheen’s cause for sainthood advances with papal praise, confirmed miracles, and enduring legacy. Pope Leo XIV affirms his heroic virtue, inspiring faithful worldwide through Sheen’s evangelization, writings, and miraculous intercessions. Read more…
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Pope Leo Urges Priests to Respect Liturgical Norms WITH Fidelity to Ecclesial Communion
Pope Leo XIV urges priests to celebrate the liturgy with humility, obedience, and fidelity to Church norms, avoiding both experimentation and disobedience, and preserving unity in ecclesial communion. Read more…
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If SSPX Were Eve in the Garden
An analogy compares SSPX consecrations to Eve’s fall, arguing deliberate disobedience to papal authority despite warnings, where private judgment replaces obedience to the Church’s divinely established authority structure. Read more…
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Pope Leo XIV After One Year
A personal Catholic reflection on Pope Leo XIV after his first year: appreciating greater dignity and caution while questioning whether the deeper direction of the Church truly differs from Pope Francis. Read more…