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Mike and Dominic are back to discuss recent comments by Pope Francis and Cardinal-elect Christophe Pierre's comments about the US Church, the Pope's trip to Mongolia, and the recent beatification of a Polish family killed by Nazis in the second World War.

Notes and Links:

1) The Vatican and the US Church

Links:

Cardinal Cupich, Synodality, and Prophets of Doom - Where Peter Is

https://wherepeteris.com/cardinal-cupich-synodality-and-prophets-of-doom/

The Vatican turns its attention to the US Church - Where Peter Is

https://wherepeteris.com/the-vatican-turns-its-attention-to-the-us-church/

US cardinal and Brazilian ideologues team up, attack Synod - Where Peter Is

https://wherepeteris.com/us-cardinal-and-brazilian-ideologues-team-up-attack-synod/

2) Pope Francis in Mongolia

Links:

Pope Francis to visit tiny Mongolian flock - Where Peter Is

https://wherepeteris.com/pope-francis-to-visit-tiny-mongolian-flock/

Mongolian Church: "Like first-generation Christians" - Where Peter Is

https://wherepeteris.com/mongolian-church-like-first-generation-christians/

Podcast: Traveling to Mongolia with Pope Francis | America Magazine

https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/09/08/inside-vatican-mongolia-pope-francis-backward-critics-246028

3) Beatification of the Ulma family

Links:

Polish Family Beatified en Masse - Where Peter Is

https://wherepeteris.com/polish-family-beatified-en-masse/

Angelus, 10 September 2023 | Francis

https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/angelus/2023/documents/20230910-angelus.html

Pope: Blessed Ulma family a model of Christian care for others - Vatican News

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-09/pope-francis-poland-ulma-family-beatification.html

9/11, The Ulma Family, and Honoring Unborn Victims - Where Peter Is

https://wherepeteris.com/9-11-the-ulma-family-and-honoring-unborn-victims/

The Anniversary of 9/11: I Remember

https://wherepeteris.com/i-remember-9-11/

ABOUT THE DEBRIEF

Intro Episode: https://youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U

A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you’re a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

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Mike and Dominic are back to discuss Pope Francis's comments released today on the problem of a reactionary US Church, the upcoming "Part 2" to Francis's encyclical Laudato Si', and a recent pastoral letter by Bishop Strickland and a surprising endorsement by Scott Hahn.

Notes and Links:

1) Pope Francis's dialogue with Portuguese Jesuits

‘The Water Has Been Agitated’ - LA CIVILTÀ CATTOLICA

https://www.laciviltacattolica.com/the-water-has-been-agitated/

Pope Francis on the “backward-looking” US Church - Where Peter Is

https://wherepeteris.com/pope-francis-on-the-backward-looking-us-church/

Letter of the Holy Father to the Priests of the Diocese of Rome (5 August 2023) | Francis

https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/letters/2023/documents/20230805-lettera-sacerdoti.html

Pope blasts American critics' 'reactionary attitude' as 'useless' fight against progress

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/aug/28/pope-says-his-american-critics-have-reactionary-at/

2) Pope Francis writing a second part of Laudato si'

Vatican News article

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-08/pope-writing-second-part-of-laudato-si.html

3) Pastoral Letter from Bishop Strickland, August 2023 - The Catholic Diocese of Tyler

https://www.dioceseoftyler.org/2023/08/23/pastoral-letter-from-bishop-strickland-august-2023/

Bishop Strickland's Pastoral Letter on the Synod (Reason and Theology - Michael Lofton's analysis)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gskXbKrPKGg

Firebrand Texas Bishop Strickland says Rome synod will reveal 'true schismatics' | National Catholic Reporter

https://www.ncronline.org/news/firebrand-texas-bishop-strickland-says-rome-synod-will-reveal-true-schismatics

What Scott Hahn's public support for Bishop Strickland signifies - Where Peter Is

https://wherepeteris.com/what-scott-hahns-public-support-for-bishop-strickland-signifies/

ABOUT THE DEBRIEF

Intro Episode: https://youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U

A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you’re a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

WHERE PETER IS

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Strickland Schism? - Persecution in Nicaragua - Runaway Alabama Priest

Mike Lewis and Dominic de Souza return to The Debrief after a short hiatus to catch up on the big stories in the Church, including:

1. Bishop Strickland on Pope Francis and schism

2. Persecution of Catholics in Nicaragua

3. Alabama priest abandons his post

4. World Youth Day and the Death Penalty

Topics and Links:

1. Bishop Strickland reverses his prior support for Pope Francis's exhortation Amoris Laetitia, and gives an odd definition of schism on on his radio show.

Link: "Is Strickland slouching toward schism?" - Where Peter Is, by Mike Lewis

https://wherepeteris.com/is-strickland-slouching-toward-schism/

2. Religious persecution in Nicaragua is increasing. In addition to the imprisoned Bishop Alvarez, the Ortega regime has closed down a Jesuit university.

Link: "Hellhole: The Martyrdom of the Church in Nicaragua" - Where Peter Is, by Carmelita

https://wherepeteris.com/hellhole-the-martyrdom-of-the-church-in-nicaragua/

3. Discussion about the unfolding story of Fr. Alex Crow, a priest from Mobile, Alabama has left his ministry and brought an 18-year-old woman (a recent high school graduate) with him to Italy. Troubling information has come out as this story has unfolded.

Link: "Disgraced Alabama priest believes he is married to 18-year-old and their running away to Italy is ‘Jesus’ will’ | America Magazine"

https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/08/17/alabama-priest-married-high-school-student-245885

4. On the death penalty: "Capital Punishment and Magisterial Authority" - Where Peter Is, by Dr. Robert Fastiggi

https://wherepeteris.com/capital-punishment-and-magisterial-authority-part-1/

See Also: "Is the death penalty ever 'legitimate defense'?" by Mike Lewis (Substack)

https://mikelewis.substack.com/p/is-the-death-penalty-ever-legitimate

On WYD Lisbon: "Claire and Pedro's WYD Experience" - Where Peter Is (Podcast and Links)

https://wherepeteris.com/claire-and-pedros-wyd-experience/

ABOUT THE DEBRIEF

Intro Episode: https://youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U

A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you’re a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

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Mike Lewis talks to Pedro Gabriel and Claire Domingues about their experiences at World Youth Day in Lisbon - what they saw, what they heard, and what they learned.

To read their coverage of WYD Lisbon at Where Peter Is, please visit https://wherepeteris.com/category/news/wyd-2023/

To read their coverage at their own website, The City and the World, please visit https://thecityandtheworld.com/news/

To subscribe to The City and the World, visit https://thecityandtheworld.com/contact/

Vatican-China Deal Broken?

On this week's debrief, Mike and Dominic return to discuss three bishops in the global Church: one from Asia, one from Latin America, and one from Africa.

Topics:

1) Pope Francis officially appoints a bishop for Shanghai

2) Nicaraguan Bishop released, then returns to prison

3) A brief profile of a new African cardinal

Summary and Links:

1) On July 15, Pope Francis officially appointed Bishop Joseph Shen Bin as bishop of Shanghai. Back in April, Bishop Shen was installed in Shanghai without the approval of the Holy See.

Why did the Vatican approve this appointment three months later?

Links:

- "Analysis: Why Pope Francis recognized a bishop appointed in violation of Vatican-China deal"

https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/07/17/vatican-china-bishop-shanghai-245694

- "Cardinal Parolin: Pope appoints Shanghai bishop for good of diocese and dialogue"

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2023-07/cardinal-parolin-pope-appoints-shanghai-bishop-good-dialogue.html

2) Nicaraguan Catholic Bishop Rolando Alvarez was released from prison on July 4, but then returned to prison on July 5 after negotiations between Alvarez and the government broke down. Why did Bishop Alvarez return to prison?

Links:

- "Nicaragua: Bishop Álvarez sentenced to 26 years’ imprisonment" | Vatican News

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2023-02/bishop-alvarez-sentenced-to-26-years-imprisonment.html

- "Nicaraguan Catholic Bishop Alvarez freed, talks going on" | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/nicaraguan-catholic-bishop-alvarez-released-prison-local-media-2023-07-05/

- "Nicaraguan Catholic bishop back to jail after talks stall, local media report" | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/nicaraguan-catholic-bishop-back-prison-after-talks-break-down-2023-07-05/

3) South Sudanese Archbishop Stephen Ameyu faced stiff resistance when he was appointed to the Archdiocese of Juba in late 2019.

Shortly after he was named archbishop, many in the archdiocese accused the archbishop of corruption, and of manipulating his way into the position — saying that he had influenced a Vatican diplomat and and even that he had fathered at least six children. Ameyu denied the allegations.

In February of this year, Pope Francis visited South Sudan.

By elevating him to the rank of cardinal, Francis seems to have reconfirmed his faith in his choice.

Links:

- "Meet Pope Francis’s new African cardinals" | Crux

https://cruxnow.com/church-in-africa/2023/07/meet-pope-franciss-new-african-cardinals

ABOUT THE DEBRIEF

Intro Episode: https://youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U

A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you’re a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

WHERE PETER IS

Visit Where Peter Is to read articles, commentaries, and spiritual reflections by and for faithful Catholics who support the mission and vision of Pope Francis. https://wherepeteris.com

SMARTCATHOLICS

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Mike and Dominic are back to discuss controversies, news, and questions in the Catholic Church today.

Topics:

1. Did a recently-appointed Cardinal say that WYD isn’t about evangelization?

2. What should we do with our hands during the Lord’s Prayer?

3. Tips for trolls on Catholic Twitter

Summary and Links:

1) Mike and Dominic discuss a controversy surrounding future cardinal, Bishop Americo Aguiar of Lisbon, who is also in charge of organizing World Youth Day, who is quoted as saying: “We don’t want to convert the young people to Christ or to the Catholic Church or anything like that at all.”

What should we make of this?

Links:

"Bishop Aguiar, Pope Benedict, and Interreligious Dialogue" by Claire Domingues and Pedro Gabriel

https://wherepeteris.com/bishop-aguiar-pope-benedict-and-interreligious-dialogue/

"Beyond Superficiality: Bishop Aguiar’s vision for World Youth Day" by Pedro Gabriel

https://wherepeteris.com/beyond-superficiality-bishop-aguiars-vision-for-world-youth-day/

2) Last week, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines issued a “clarification” regarding the posture of the laity during the recitation of the Our Father during Mass.

What did it say?

Link: https://cbcpnews.net/cbcpnews/cbcp-liturgy-body-clarifies-hand-posture-during-lords-prayer/

3) Mike and Dominic discuss Mike's new post on his substack site called “Rules for Trolls” with the Subheading “Let's make the Twitter experience better for both of us.”

Link: https://mikelewis.substack.com/p/rules-for-trolls

ABOUT THE DEBRIEF

Intro Episode: https://youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U

A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you’re a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

WHERE PETER IS

Visit Where Peter Is.com to read articles, commentaries, and spiritual reflections by and for faithful Catholics who support the mission and vision of Pope Francis. https://wherepeteris.com

SMARTCATHOLICS

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Mike and Dominic are back to discuss some big news from the Vatican and the latest controversy surrounding an outspoken Wisconsin priest.

Topics:

The participants for the October 2023-2024 assemblies for the Synod in Rome

Pope Francis Names 21 new Cardinals

The latest controversies surrounding Father James Altman

Summary and Links:

1) Synod participants named

Links:

⦿ Full List: https://www.synod.va/en/news/list-of-the-participants-to-the-xvi-general-ordinary-assembly-of.html

⦿ "Pope Francis’ picks for the synod are in—and suggest this will be a Vatican meeting like no other" by Gerard O’Connell

https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/07/07/pope-francis-synod-synodality-members-245654

⦿ "Every American going to the Synod on Synodality: Full list and analysis" by Michael J. O’Loughlin

https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/07/07/americans-synod-synodality-245651

⦿ "U.S. and Canadian Bishops’ Conferences Welcome Holy See’s Announcement of North American Delegates to the October 2023 Synod of Bishops" --

https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/us-and-canadian-bishops-conferences-welcome-holy-sees-announcement-north-american

2) Pope Francis Names 21 New Cardinals

Links:

⦿ "Pope Francis will create 21 new cardinals on Sept. 30, including U.S. nuncio" by Gerard O’Connell

https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/07/09/pope-francis-new-cardinals-conclave-245656

⦿ "Pope's surprise announcement of new cardinals from across globe" By Andrea Tornielli

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2023-07/pope-consistory-cardinals-universal-church.html

⦿ Pope's Angelus and announcement: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2023/07/09/230709a.html

3) Father James Altman calls Francis "anti-pope"

Link:

⦿ "Has Fr Altman excommunicated himself?" by Mike Lewis

https://wherepeteris.com/has-fr-altman-excommunicated-himself/

ABOUT THE DEBRIEF

Intro Episode: https://youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U

A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you’re a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

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Visit Where Peter Is.com to read articles, commentaries, and spiritual reflections by and for faithful Catholics who support the mission and vision of Pope Francis. https://wherepeteris.com

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Adam Rasmussen joined Mike Lewis for a super-sized catch-up episode of The Debrief on Sunday night. Topics included the Apostolic Visitation in Tyler, the new Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, and the Working Document for the October Synod meeting.

They also discussed the pushback against Pope Francis, and how a crisis of faith is often necessary for spiritual growth.

This week, Mike and Dominic give an update on Pope Francis's health and his audience and travel schedule. Next, they discuss the message that the US papal nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, delivered to the US bishops gathered in Orlando this week. Finally, they touch on some of the highlights of the Vatican document on use of social media.

SHOW NOTES

Topics:

1) Pope returns home from the hospital

2) Papal Nuncio delivers a message to the US Bishops

3) Updates on Fort Worth Carmelite controversy

4) Overview of the social media document

Summary and Links:

1) This morning Pope Francis was discharged from Gemelli hospital following his abdominal surgery on June 7.

Links:

- "Pope Francis returns to Vatican after discharge from hospital"

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-06/pope-francis-discharged-from-rome-s-gemelli-hospital.html

- “Explainer: What the Vatican tells the public when the pope is sick” By Colleen Dulle (America)

https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2023/06/15/pope-francis-hospital-communications-245495

2) This week, the US bishops met in Orlando for their annual Spring Plenary Assembly. On Thursday, Archbishop Pierre challenged them to embrace synodality and warned them that the Eucharistic revival will not bear fruit unless it is centered on mission and synodality.

Links:

- "Nuncio warns US bishops against Eucharist without mission"

https://wherepeteris.com/nuncio-warns-us-bishops-against-eucharist-without-mission/

- “US Catholic leaders must answer the call to conversion” By Kevin Beck

https://wherepeteris.com/us-catholic-leaders-must-answer-the-call/

- USCCB website for videos and documents from the meeting

https://www.usccb.org/plenary-assembly-meeting-june-14-16-2023-0

3) A brief update on the story of Fort Worth Bishop Michael Olson and the Carmelite nuns in Arlington, Texas.

Link:

“Texas Carmelite nun saga: Latest developments” (Mike Lewis)

https://wherepeteris.com/texas-carmelite-nun-saga-latest-developments/

4) On May 28, the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication released a document entitled, "Towards Full Presence - A Pastoral Reflection on Engagement with Social Media."

Link to Document: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2023/05/25/230525c.html

ABOUT THE DEBRIEF

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A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you’re a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

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This week, Mike and Dominic give an update on Pope Francis's condition following surgery, and his meditation on St Therese. They discuss the disconnect between the US Church and the rest of the world. Finally, they discuss areas where the institutional Church needs to improve its approach to communication.

SHOW NOTES

Topics:

1) Pope recovering well from Wednesday surgery

2) US bishops meet this month but the Synod on Synodality is not on their agenda

3) Shocking new developments on the nuns vs bishop story in Texas

Summary and Links:

1) On Wednesday, following his weekly general audience, it was announced that Pope Francis had gone to Gemelli hospital in Rome, where he underwent a laparotomy and abdominal wall surgery under general anesthesia. An update on his recovery and reflection on his address that morning.

Links:

"Pope using armchair, reading newspapers at Rome's Gemelli Hospital" (Vatican News)

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-06/pope-continues-to-recover-well-at-rome-gemelli-hospital-090623.html

“Missionary zeal from a hospital bed” (Mike Lewis)

https://wherepeteris.com/missionary-zeal-from-a-hospital-bed/

2) On Monday, Brian Fraga of the National Catholic Reporter wrote an article about the fact that when the US bishops meet in orland this month, the Synod on Synodality is not an item on their agenda. Some called it “Astounding” that they will not be addressing it.

Links:

“'Astonishing': Upcoming US bishops' assembly won't discuss Pope Francis' ongoing synod” (Brian Fraga, NCR)

https://www.ncronline.org/news/astonishing-upcoming-us-bishops-assembly-wont-discuss-pope-francis-ongoing-synod

“What’s wrong with the Church in your country?” (Mike Lewis)

https://wherepeteris.com/whats-wrong-with-the-church-in-your-country/

3) A shocking twist to the story of Fort Worth Bishop Michael Olson and the Carmelite nuns in Arlington, Texas.

Links:

“The Texas Nuns and the Church’s Cone of Silence” (Mike Lewis)

https://wherepeteris.com/the-texas-nuns-and-the-churchs-cone-of-silence/

“Nun’s lawyer accuses Fort Worth diocese of faking photos of marijuana in monastery” (Fort Worth)

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/nun-lawyer-accuses-fort-worth-224216632.html

ABOUT THE DEBRIEF

Intro Episode: https://youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U

A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you’re a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

WHERE PETER IS

Visit Where Peter Is.com to read articles, commentaries, and spiritual reflections by and for faithful Catholics who support the mission and vision of Pope Francis. https://wherepeteris.com

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