In this week’s Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo, Father Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal break down the first 100 days of Pope Leo’s pontificate — and the investigation he’s launched into Peruvian Cardinal Carlos Castillo over allegations of misconduct and financial irregularities. The Posse examines what this says about Leo’s leadership style, contrasts it with Pope Francis, and looks ahead to potential changes on the Latin Mass.

The conversation also dives into Spain’s ban on Islamic public celebrations, the Spanish bishops’ controversial response, and the political and cultural tensions fueling the debate. Plus — Madonna calls on Pope Leo to visit Gaza, Marco Rubio outlines the realities of the conflict, and the Posse reacts.

Other topics include Pope Benedict’s letter settling the resignation debate, a woman “engaged” to her AI boyfriend, the United Church of Canada’s steep membership decline amid LGBTQ advocacy, and one New York bishop’s hands-on approach to tackling the priest shortage.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:48 - Pope Leo Orders Investigation
3:08 - Caritas Lima Financial Scandal
4:38 - Pope Leo's First 100 Days
6:19 - Pope Leo's Leadership Style
8:51 - Spanish Catholic Bishops Criticized
13:53 - Madonna asks Pope Leo to visit Gaza
16:15 - Marco Rubio on the Israel / Gaza Conflict
20:20 - Was Pope Benedict's Resignation Invalid?
24:16 - Woman marries AI "Boyfriend"
26:56 - LGBTQ support in Canadian Protestant Church
30:58 - Priest Shortage

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