A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing.

The Debrief

Welcome to a weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you're a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.  

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Announcing The Debrief With Mike Lewis and Dominic De Souza

The latest on Pope Francis in Holy week after a hospital scare
Is Pope Francis destroying contemplative life?
Was the Church’s agreement with China a mistake? 
Will there be a new document to further restrict the old Latin Mass, as was rumored April 3?

SHOW LINKS 
• Pope Francis & Holy Week: https://wherepeteris.com/the-suffering-of-jesus-were-many/
• Nuns Speak for Themselves: https://wherepeteris.com/contemplative-nuns-speak-for-themselves/
• The Church in China: https://www.asianews.it/news-en/Shen-Bin-new-bishop-of-Shanghai:-%27unilateral%27-appointment,-Vatican-agreement-broken-58115.html
• Rumblings about the old Latin Mass: https://wherepeteris.com/theological-change-and-the-reform-of-the-mass/

ABOUT THE DEBRIEF
Intro Episode: https://youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U  
A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you're a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

WHERE PETER IS
Visit Where Peter Is.com to read articles, commentaries, and spiritual reflections by and for faithful Catholics who support the mission and vision of Pope Francis. https://wherepeteris.com

SMARTCATHOLICS
The conversation is brought to you from SmartCatholics.com, the free online community for millennials, creators, and learners. Join our private WherePeterIs group to ask questions, share insights, and suggest topics for next time. https://smartcatholics.com

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Debrief: Pope Francis Still Alive, Cloistered Nuns Strike Back, China Breaks Deal, Liturgy Rumors

Does the German Synod threaten a break with Catholic teaching?
'Amen: Pope Francis Answers' from Disney
The Global Synod enters a new phase

SHOW LINKS 
Mike Lewis on the German Synodal Way: https://wherepeteris.com/the-german-s...
Vatican News article on "The Pope: Answers": https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/ne...
"Work on the Instrumentum Laboris for the Synodal Assembly of October 2023 underway": https://www.synod.va/en/news/works-on...


ABOUT THE DEBRIEF
Intro Episode:   

 • Announcing: The D...    
A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you're a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

WHERE PETER IS
Visit Where Peter Is.com to read articles, commentaries, and spiritual reflections by and for faithful Catholics who support the mission and vision of Pope Francis. https://wherepeteris.com

SMARTCATHOLICS
The conversation is brought to you from SmartCatholics.com, the free online community for millennials, creators, and learners. Join our private WherePeterIs group to ask questions, share insights, and suggest topics for next time. https://smartcatholics.com

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German Synod: Breaking the Church? Pope Francis on Disney, & Global Synod

On this Episode of the Debrief, Mike Lewis and Dominic de Souza discuss: 

The conflict over Eucharistic Adoration in Chicago
When should absolution be denied in Confession?
Is Limbo dead?

Next week: An Anglican Mass in a Catholic basilica in Rome?

SHOW LINKS
• "A eucharistic revival that renews the church" by Cardinal Cupich: https://www.chicagocatholic.com/cardinal-blase-j.-cupich/-/article/2022/11/02/a-eucharistic-revival-that-renews-the-church-part-v
• Eucharistic pilgrimage expected to 'restrict' adoration in Chicago archdiocese: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/eucharistic-pilgrimage-expected-to
• “Thomas Reese’s Eucharistic Incoherence” by Mike Lewis: https://wherepeteris.com/thomas-reeses-eucharistic-incoherence/
• “Why we should err on the side of Mercy” by Mike Lewis: https://wherepeteris.com/why-we-should-err-on-the-side-of-mercy/
• “When the Church Refuses God’s Love” by Alessandra Harris: https://wherepeteris.com/when-the-church-refuses-gods-love/
• “Views of the Scholastics on Non-Christians Who Can Be Saved” by Adam Rasmussen: https://wherepeteris.com/views-of-the-scholastics-on-non-christians-who-can-be-saved/
• “Wrestling with the fate of the Unbaptized” by Fr Thomas Crean, OP: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/what-is-limbo

ABOUT THE DEBRIEF
Intro Episode: https://youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U
A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you're a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

WHERE PETER IS
Visit Where Peter Is.com to read articles, commentaries, and spiritual reflections by and for faithful Catholics who support the mission and vision of Pope Francis. https://wherepeteris.com

SMARTCATHOLICS
The conversation is brought to you from SmartCatholics.com, the free online community for millennials, creators, and learners. Join our private WherePeterIs group to ask questions, share insights, and suggest topics for next time. https://smartcatholics.com

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Adoration Controversy In Chicago, Denying Absolution, Is Limbo Dead?

Vatican Archbishop under fire for comments on assisted suicide?
An Anglican liturgy in a Roman Cathedral? 
Does Synod Voting now includes the whole church?
Will Pope Francis be visiting Argentina?

Next week:  Pope Francis is traveling to Hungary

SHOW LINKS 
• Mike Lofton  @ReasonandTheology  
• Vatican News article, “Archbishop Paglia clarifies stance on assisted suicide” https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2023-04/archbishop-paglia-clarifies-stance-on-assisted-suicide.html
• Paglia End of Life Statement Clarification: https://www.academyforlife.va/content/pav/en/news/2023/paglia-end-of-life-statement.html
• The Tablet: “Rome Basilica Apologizes for Allowing Anglicans to Celebrate Mass” https://thetablet.org/rome-basilica-apologizes-for-allowing-anglicans-to-celebrate-mass/
• Synod: Laymen and laywomen eligible to vote at General Assembly: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2023-04/synod-synodality-general-assemblies-laypeople-eligible-vote.html
• Gerard O’Connell in America, “For first time in history, Pope Francis gives women right to vote at the synod”: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/04/26/pope-francis-women-vote-synod-245178
• Article from the official Synod Website: https://www.synod.va/en/news/some-news-for-the-october-2023-assembly.html
• Reuters “Pope Francis plans to visit his native Argentina in 2024, local media reports” https://www.reuters.com/world/pope-francis-plans-visit-his-native-argentina-2024-local-media-reports-2023-04-23/

ABOUT THE DEBRIEF
Intro Episode: https://youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U  
A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you're a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

WHERE PETER IS
Visit Where Peter Is.com to read articles, commentaries, and spiritual reflections by and for faithful Catholics who support the mission and vision of Pope Francis. https://wherepeteris.com

SMARTCATHOLICS
The conversation is brought to you from SmartCatholics.com, the free online community for millennials, creators, and learners. Join our private WherePeterIs group to ask questions, share insights, and suggest topics for next time. https://smartcatholics.com

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Archbishop Paglia, Assisted Suicide, Synod Rules, Francis to visit Argentina?

Adam Rasmussen joined Mike Lewis for a super-sized catch-up episode of The Debrief on Sunday night. Topics included the Apostolic Visitation in Tyler, the new Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, and the Working Document for the October Synod meeting.

They also discussed the pushback against Pope Francis, and how a crisis of faith is often necessary for spiritual growth.

Live! Debrief Sunday Super-Sized Special

Promoting the mission and vision of Pope Francis.