The Catholic Current Rhymes With Asteroid (Matt Archbold) 3/24/26
Mar 24, 2026
Matt Archbold, conservative commentator and founder of Creative Minority Report, breaks down baffling Church and cultural headlines with sharp critique. He dissects controversial religious imagery, clergy statements on doctrine and ordination, politicized moves on abortion and immigration, and the tension between ritual gestures and theology. Short, witty, and urgent reflections throughout.
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Pachamama Photos Require Clear Vatican Response
- Photographs showing Pope Leo XIV participating in a Pachamama ritual demand an explanation rather than dismissal.
- Fr. Robert McTeigue and Matt Archbold stress the first commandment and warn that kneeling before non-Christian imagery is materially significant and problematic.
Body Language Matters In Worship
- Physical gestures in worship convey belief and cannot be separated from interior intention.
- Both speakers emphasize that kneeling before an object signifies veneration, comparing it to martyrs refusing the pinch of incense for Caesar.
Amoris Laetitia's Ambiguity Fueled Liberal Readings
- The 10th anniversary message on Amoris Laetitia continues ambiguity around pastoral practice and doctrine.
- Fr. Robert McTeigue and Matt argue the document's vagueness enabled liberal Argentine interpretations that Francis later endorsed.