One-step Vatican reform; the non-SSPX crisis

About this episode

Leila and Phil discuss Vatican reform and related topics in a conversational style.

Show Notes: We both wrote pieces, and in this episode, we discuss the topics (which are related) just the way we do at the dinner table (with a bit extra to fill in the blanks for you). Join us! Phil’s article: My article: From the archives: More on Amoris Laetitia: More on the inopportune document suppressing certain Marian titles: Your paid subscription means a lot to us and helps us continue our work, but we are happy for you to receive our podcast for free! Want to tell a friend? Please do! It’s a great way to help us! How about this, if you enjoyed listening to this one episode: Get full access to Happy Despite Them at leilamarielawler.substack.com/subscribe

People in this episode

Hosts: Leila Lawler, Phil Lawler

Topics covered

• Vatican reform
• SSPX crisis
• Catholicism
• religious discussion
• Marian titles

Keywords

• Vatican reform
• SSPX crisis
• Amoris Laetitia
• Marian titles
• Catholic Church

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Happy Despite Them, leilamarielawler.substack.com

Books & works: Amoris Laetitia

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