Controversies in Church History

Recently, the Vatican has announced the commencement of a world-wide "Synod on Synodality" in which local churches will participate. In light of this, we are bringing you a bonus episode, in which we take a brief look at the doctrine and history of the conciliarist movement, the idea that ecumencial councils should govern the church rather than popes. 

In this special Bonus Episode of Controversies in Church History, I give a talk about trends in the Church between the Second World War and the Second Vatican Council, as well as their impact on the upheavals that followed in the 1960s.

In this episode, we recall the history of lay men and women's efforts to  preserve the old Roman liturgy from suppression in the aftermath of the  Second Vatican Council. From the growth of such lay movements as Una Voce International, we examine the response of those laymen attached to the old rite to the promulgation of the new missal, and the attempts to end the celebration of the older rite.  Please subscribe to our podcast on Anchor and check out Controversies in Church History on our other platforms: LINKS: YouTube Website SOCIAL: Facebook Twitter

The podcast explores the growth of traditionalist orders in communion with Rome, the influence of Pope Benedict XVI on traditionalism, and the impact of Francis' motu proprio Traditionis Custodes on traditionalists and the Church. It also delves into the split in the Society of St. Pius X, the formation of Fraternal Society of St. Peter, opposition faced by traditionalist organizations, interpretation of the Second Vatican Council, controversial actions against traditionalist orders, and the importance of maintaining access to the traditional mass.

This podcast explores the divisions within the Catholic Church after the Second Vatican Council, including the rise of conservative Catholicism. It delves into the struggles of the Society of St. Pius X in rejecting the Council while seeking recognition from Rome. The podcast discusses the formation of new priestly societies and tensions with Pope John Paul II. It also explores the efforts to bring back the old Roman rite and the controversy surrounding the traditionalist movement. The podcast concludes by examining the impact of Marcel Lefebvre's actions and the challenges faced by traditionalists.

This podcast explores the resistance of priests to changes in the liturgy after Vatican II. It discusses the destruction of the Roman Rite, secret masses held by traditionalists, and the arguments about the Pope's authority in making changes. The podcast also covers the resistance of priests in Normandy and Brazil, the implementation of reforms, and the takeover of a church in France by traditionalist priests. It provides background on Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre and the founding of the Society of Saint Pius X, and highlights the role of Ana Balblinini in the traditionalist movement.

The podcast explores the traditionalist movement's efforts to preserve the old Roman liturgy after the new Roman missal was introduced in 1970. It discusses the emergence of traditionalist movements in Europe and America, the critics of the post-consilior church, and the organizational support for the traditionalist movement. The podcast also delves into the critiques of the Catholic Church and Anglican reforms, the power dynamics between bishops and traditionalists, and a debate on the authority of the pope.

In this episode, we recall the history of lay men and women's efforts to preserve the old Roman liturgy from suppression in the aftermath of the Second Vatican Council. From the growth of such lay movements as Una Voce, we examine the response of those laymen attached to the old rite to the promulgation of the new missal, and the attempts to end the celebration of the older rite. (Note: the episode was much longer than I planned, so it will be broken up into two parts.) Please subscribe to our podcast on Anchor and check out Controversies in Church History on our other platforms: LINKS: YouTube Website SOCIAL: Facebook Twitter

The podcast discusses the Traditionalist movement in the Catholic Church from its beginnings in the 1960s to the present day. Topics include the origins of the movement, changes to the Mass and the Interim Missile, the shift in Catholic Church liturgy, the emergence of the New Right, and changes in the Church following the Second Vatican Council.

The latest episode of Catholic Lives examines the life and career of the notorious Texas gunman, "Bloody" Bill Longley, whose murderous  life ended with his execution--and a jailhouse conversion to the  Catholic Church. Please subscribe to our podcast on Anchor and check out Controversies in Church History on our other platforms: LINKS: YouTube Website SOCIAL: Facebook Twitter