The Pope Said What? Unpacking Leo’s “Pro-Life” Comments | Prayerful Posse

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 that matters? The panel dives deep into Catholic teaching on abortion, Communion, the death penalty, immigration, and why clarity from the Vatican matters now more than ever.

We also explore new restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass in Charlotte, the Pope’s comments on war and peace, and even his surprising appearance at a climate conference with Arnold Schwarzenegger. How should Catholics respond to these developments, and what is the true role of the Pope in defending Church teaching?

Join us as the Posse tackles the week’s most pressing Church controversies—with insight, candor, and a call to remain steadfast in faith.

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0:00 – Introduction
0:42 – Pope Defends Pro-Choice Senator’s Award
3:28 – Why Did the Pope Weigh In?
7:47 – What Does “Pro-Life” Really Mean?
10:56 – Single-Issue Voters: Right or Wrong?
16:11 – Pope Leo on “Complex” Life Issues
21:51 – Cleaning Up the Durbin Scandal?
24:12 – Did the Pope Make Things Worse?
26:05 – McCarrick’s Lasting Victory?
28:48 – Pope Speaks on U.S. “Dept. of War”
32:38 – Charlotte Latin Mass Ban Takes Effect
35:48 – New Study: Latin Mass Catholics Stronger in Faith
38:30 – Vatican’s Climate Change Push
41:38 – Pope Blesses a Chunk of Ice?!
47:59 – The Pope’s New Apostolic Letter