In this special episode of Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo convenes Father Gerald Murray and Robert Royal from Rome to ask the question on many minds: Is Pope Leo Francis 2.0? The trio examines Pope Leo’s latest statements on synodality, the role of women in Church leadership, and his vision of “truth sought together.”

The Posse explores what “formation” really means, whether the Church is moving toward a more democratic model, and how these new approaches compare to the traditional teachings of the faith. From debates over the Latin Mass and women’s ordination to inter-religious ceremonies in the Vatican that raised eyebrows worldwide, this lively discussion cuts through the headlines to the heart of what’s happening in the modern Church.

Raymond & Crew also unpacks the Vatican’s controversial “Muslim prayer room,” the meaning of just war versus “only peace,” and whether Pope Leo’s call for “holy indifference” signals continuity—or a major break—with the past. With insight, humor, and deep conviction, Raymond, Father Murray, and Robert Royal tackle the question of where the Church is headed and what the faithful should watch for next.

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00:00 – Introduction
00:57 – Gender & diversity quotas in the Church?
02:10 – Synodality marches on
04:02 – The truth & the “Repository of Christ”
06:21 – Pope Leo on formation
10:14 – How synodality is being implemented
15:13 – 60 years since Nostra Aetate
20:29 – Pope says war is “unholy”
24:44 – Is the Vatican too soft on Islam?
27:23 – The Muslim prayer room debate
35:29 – Return of the Traditional Latin Mass
44:43 – Italy’s new synodal document
46:36 – Women and Church leadership
48:44 – Pope Leo’s comments to Jesuits
53:25 – Is Pope Leo Francis 2.0?