This 2+ hour live discussion (streamed on November 6, 2025) from the Mission of Hope and Mercy channel features Catholic priests Father Andre Mahanna (host), Father James Altman, and special guest Monsignor Ricardo Coronado-Arrascue. It opens with Maronite prayers and hymns to the Virgin Mary. The conversation, viewed by ~8,000 live participants, fields viewer questions and promotes resources like Altman's book Treasures of the Catholic Church (a daily devotional of saints' writings).

Core Topic: Critique of “Mater Populi Fidelis" Doctrinal Note

The primary focus is a recent Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith document (issued ~November 4-5, 2025), authored by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, titled Mater Populi Fidelis (Mother of the Faithful). It deems Marian titles like “Co-Redemptrix" (Mary's cooperative role in redemption via her fiat, pregnancy, and nurturing of Jesus) and “Mediatrix of All Graces" (Mary as dispenser of Graces, per the Miraculous Medal) as "not appropriate," potentially confusing non-Catholics.

• Defenses Raised: Hosts cite historical papal endorsements (e.g., Popes Pius IX, Leo XIII, Benedict XV, Pius XII, John Paul II) and saints (e.g., St. John Henry Newman, St. Catherine Labouré). They highlight feasts like Our Lady Mediatrix of All Graces (instituted 1921) and biblical roots (Genesis 3:15's "woman crushing the serpent's head," Isaiah's virgin prophecy).
• Criticisms: Accusations of doctrinal confusion, undermining Mary's unique status as Theotokos (Mother of God) and Queen Mother, and links to Fernández's controversial past writings (e.g., sensual theology books). They play a LifeSiteNews clip from John-Henry Weston amplifying these concerns, framing the note as part of broader Vatican "apostasy" under Pope Francis.

Broader Church and Global Issues Discussed:

• Marian Importance: Mary as Satan's primary enemy (ahead of the Eucharist and Trinity); her intercession (e.g., Wedding at Cana); warnings that eroding her titles erodes faith, leading to perdition. A "fragrant rose scent" during the talk is noted as Mary's sign.
• Ecclesial Crisis: De facto schism in hierarchy; Vatican interfaith events (e.g., with Buddhists, Hindus); COVID-era sacrament denials; promotion of globalism, same-sex unions, and Communion for divorced/remarried. References to Pachamama idols as excommunicable apostasy.
• Sedevacantism & Anti-Popes: Explains sedevacantism (papal seat vacant due to heresy/invalid election, per Canon 188 §4); claims Pope Francis (Jorge Bergoglio) vacated office via public heresy. Historical anti-popes (e.g., Western Schism's three claimants) and conclave irregularities (e.g., 1958 threats against Cardinal Siri).
• External Threats: Freemasonry (condemned; requires Christ-denial for advancement; recommends Murder in the 33rd Degree); Protestantism as irreconcilable; Islam's U.S. expansion; abortion as a "holocaust" (~10,000 weekly in U.S.); IVF; secret societies pushing one-world religion. Urges fleeing chaotic cities and rejecting Democrats for pro-abortion stance.
• Sacraments for Non-Catholics: Graces via prayer/Mass possible, but sacraments (e.g., absolution) reserved for baptized Catholics; exceptions like baptism of desire/blood (e.g., 2015 Libyan conversions).

Calls to Action: Passionate and urgent, blending hope (e.g., Magnificat recitation, Advent reflections) with warnings of chastisement (Fatima's Third Secret, Our Lady of Akita). Emphasizes repentance, Rosary prayer, fidelity to 2,000-year tradition, and support for persecuted Christians via donations to the Mission of Hope and Mercy. Ends invoking Mary's protection for unity and salvation.