In this week’s Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo, Father Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal tackle Pope Leo’s firm rejection of the Pachamama idol controversy, exploring what it means for the Church to reaffirm Christ at the center of creation. The Posse also dives into the rise in adult conversions to Catholicism, generational challenges in catechesis, and why young people are increasingly drawn to orthodoxy and tradition.

The discussion spans global shifts in faith—from the UK’s Catholic resurgence to debates within Sweden’s SSPX community—while also addressing Vatican confusion over dissident groups, the dangers of artificial womb technology, and the latest cultural controversies, from NFL male cheerleaders to questions of Catholic leadership.

Join the Posse as they examine the cultural, spiritual, and moral crossroads facing the Church today—and why casting out idols, both literal and metaphorical, may be the key to renewal.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:43 - Pope Leo Tosses the Idols
5:00 - Are Christianity Conversions on the Rise?
19:05 - Stockholm TLM Controversy
22:37 - Vatican Jubilee Mix-Up
28:30 - LGBT Jubilee Event Approved by Vatican?
32:50 - French Abuser Scandal Continues
37:28 - Pope Leo moves into the Apostolic Palace
41:07 - Solemnity of the Assumption
42:33 - Robot Surrogates
47:26 - Male Cheerleaders in the NFL