Bannon`s War Room WarRoom Battleground EP 961: Passive-Aggressive Brazil Archbishop “Excommunicates” Faithful For Attending Traditional Latin Mass
Mar 4, 2026
Jenny Holland, writer on culture and religion, and Frank Walker, traditional Catholic commentator, discuss a Brazilian archbishop’s decree and tensions over the Traditional Latin Mass. They debate canonical claims and Vatican responses. Conversation touches on young Catholics drawn to tradition, theological language around saints, and concerns about online influence and institutional direction.
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Brazil Archbishop Threatens Excommunication Over Latin Masses
- Archbishop Pereira declared attendance at unauthorized Traditional Latin Masses places the faithful in schism and subject to automatic excommunication.
- Frank Walker and Stephen K. Bannon argue this is a provocation tied to broader tensions over Traditiones Custodes and possible SSPX consecrations, likely to be appealed to the Vatican.
Predecessor Banned Latin Masses And Called Priests Heretical
- The predecessor archbishop in Maceió permanently prohibited Traditional Latin Masses and labeled visiting priests 'heretical,' a hardline reading of canon law.
- Hosts note this escalates language from 'schismatic' to 'heretical' and will likely be challenged at the Vatican level.
Vatican Sends Mixed Signals On Latin Mass And SSPX
- Pope Francis's public comments and policies (e.g., Traditiones Custodes) create mixed signals: permitting some SSPX functions while restricting Latin Mass celebration.
- Guests highlight the Vatican's uncertain, experimental responses to traditionalist challenges.