About this episode

Raymond Arroyo and guests discuss the implications of Pope Leo's comments on the death penalty and various issues within the Church.

On this week’s episode of the Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo is joined by Father Gerald Murray and Robert Royal for a candid discussion on major issues facing the Church today. The Posse examines Pope Leo’s comments on the death penalty and whether they signal a shift in Church teaching, alongside the Justice Department’s move to reinstate firing squads. They also break down growing tensions over Fiducia Supplicans, same-sex blessings, and the balance between pastoral care and doctrinal clarity. Plus, the panel explores internal Church conflicts—from debates over the Latin Mass to questions of authority, unity, and potential schism—offering thoughtful analysis rooted in tradition and faithful debate. 👉 Subscribe to  Arroyo Grande  for in-depth conversations on culture, faith, art, and meaning. Support the show: raymondarroyo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Raymond Arroyo

Guests: Father Gerald Murray, Robert Royal

Topics covered

• death penalty
• Church teaching
• pastoral care
• doctrinal clarity
• internal Church conflicts
• Latin Mass
• authority and unity

Keywords

• death penalty
• Pope Leo
• Fiducia Supplicans
• Latin Mass
• Church conflicts
• pastoral care
• doctrinal clarity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Justice Department, Church

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