In this episode of Catholic Unscripted, Katherine Bennett and Mark Lambert are joined by Dr Peter Kwasniewski for a serious conversation examining the theological and pastoral questions raised by the pontificate of Pope Francis
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As many Catholics experience uncertainty, confusion, and even distress in response to recent developments in Church governance and teaching, Dr Kwasniewski reflects on how these realities should be understood within the broader framework of Catholic tradition. The discussion explores the distinction between the office of the papacy and the manner in which it is exercised, the enduring indefectibility of the Church, and the role of tradition as a stabilising principle in times of apparent rupture.

The conversation also considers the lived experience of the faithful navigating ecclesial tension, the importance of maintaining interior peace without dismissing legitimate concerns, and the necessity of grounding interpretation of contemporary events within the continuity of the Church’s received teaching and liturgical life.

This episode offers a thoughtful exploration of authority, continuity, and fidelity in a moment many perceive as historically significant for the life of the Church.

Topics Discussed

The present pontificate and Catholic perception of crisis

Authority of office vs exercise of authority

Continuity and rupture in ecclesial life

Indefectibility of the Church

Tradition as interpretive key

The experience of confusion among the faithful

Spiritual posture amid ecclesial turbulence

The role of liturgy in maintaining continuity

Fidelity without denial of difficulty

Key Themes

Authority and its limits

Continuity of tradition

Indefectibility of the Church

Fidelity amid instability

Interior peace in ecclesial crisis

About the Guest

Dr Peter Kwasniewski is a Catholic theologian, author, and speaker known for his work on liturgy, tradition, and the theology of continuity within the life of the Church.

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