Tradcast: The Traditional Roman Catholic Podcast

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 219 Topics covered: The Vatican fails to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the encyclical 'Quas Primas' of Pope Pius XI. The Social Kingship of Christ explained and contrasted with the Vatican II Church. Vatican celebrates 60 years of ecumenical dialogue with Methodists. What did Leo XIV just say? Vatican study commission says calls for women deacons not synodal enough. How Paul VI's celebrated encyclical Humanae Vitae is actually dangerous. Did Leo XIV pray at the Blue Mosque of Istanbul during his November trip to Turkey? Links: Pope Pius XI, Encyclical Quas Primas (Dec. 11, 1925) "How the Vatican Celebrates 100 Years Since Pope Pius XI's Encyclical Quas Primas on Christ the King", Novus Ordo Watch (Dec. 11, 2025) Vatican II, Declaration Dignitatis Humanae (Dec. 7, 1965) "Vatican publishes summary of 60 years of Catholic-Methodist dialogue", OSV News (Dec. 11, 2025) Leo XIV, Address to Promoters and Artists of the Vatican Christmas Concert, Vatican.va (Dec. 13, 2025) Tweet by

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 218 Topics covered: Leo XIV on how the Resurrection of Christ relates to integral ecology. Correction of an error in previous TRADCAST EXPRESS episode. Rev. James Martin, S.J., says he is 'fascinated' by blasphemous heresy that St. Joseph was Christ's biological father. Archdiocese of Hamburg, Germany, issues perverted sex education guidelines for its schools. Mexican Novus Ordo bishops claim Cristero martyrs died for 'conscience'. Links: Leo XIV, General Audience catechesis (Nov. 19, 2025) TRADCAST EXPRESS 217 (Nov. 6, 2025) Rev. James Martin, S.J., "Review: What was Jesus' childhood like?", America (Sep. 11, 2025) Jeromiah Taylor, "Hamburg Archdiocese Issues Educational Guidelines Respecting Sexuality and Gender Diversity", New Ways Ministry (Sep. 4, 2025) David Ramos, "'Christ is King, not the oppressive state': Mexico's bishops recall Cristero legacy", Catholic World Report (Nov. 15, 2025) Full Text of Mexican Novus Ordo Bishop's Message of Nov. 13, 2025 (Spanish) Pope Pius XI,

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 217 Topics covered: All Souls' Day in the Novus Ordo religion with Leo XIV. Leo's amiguities and inconsistencies. The new Vatican document on the Co-Redemptrix. Leo claims no one has the fullness of truth. Links: Leo XIV, Angelus Address (Nov. 2, 2025) Leo XIV, Regina Caeli Remarks (May 18, 2025) Pope Pius VI, Apostolic Constitution Auctorem Fidei (1794) Leo XIV, Angelus Address (Nov. 1, 2025) "Mayhem Unfolds as Leo XIV Decides Against Marian Titles 'Co-Redemptrix' and 'Mediatrix of All Graces': An Overview", Novus Ordo Watch (Nov. 6, 2025) Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, "Mater Populi Fidelis: Doctrinal Note on Some Marian Titles Regarding Mary's Cooperation in the Work of Salvation" (Nov. 4, 2025) The Catholic Teaching on the Virgin Mary's Co-Redemption Explained and Defended Francis, Apostolic Constitution Praedicate Evangelium (Mar. 19, 2022)' "Pope: Christians should kneel before the poor", Independent Catholic News (Apr. 28, 2015) "'Cardinal' Cantalamessa: 'The Sacra

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 216 Topics covered: Leo XIV weighs in on 'Cardinal' Cupich's lifetime achievement award for a pro-abortion and pro-LGBT 'Catholic' senator. Leo XIV's message to an interreligious conference in Bangladesh. Leo XIV's message to a an interreligious conference in Astana, Kazakhstan. In video message to people of Lampedusa, Leo XIV claims "enemies do not exist." Leo XIV presides over ceremony honoring ecumenical 'martyrs', omits line in Creed. Leo XIV releases Apostolic Letter Dilexi Te on love for the poor. Links: Video: "Pope Leo XIV comments on Cupich’s plan to bestow award on Senator Durbin", EWTN News (Sep. 30, 2025) "USA: Pro-abortion politician declines Cardinal Cupich award: Pope Leo intervenes and Archbishop of Chicago issues this statement", Zenit (Oct. 1, 2025) Leo XIV, Message to Participants in the Interreligious Meeting in Bangladesh, Vatican.va (Aug. 28, 2025) Leo XIV, Message to Participants in the 8th Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana,

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 215 Topics covered: Leo XIV's apostate message to the Chicago ALS Walk for Life. In new interview book, Leo XIV says Church teaching on sexuality and the role of women in the Church could change. Leo XIV appoints scandalous woman to lead Pontifical Academy for Fine Arts and Letters. Links: Video: "Pope Leo XIV on LGBTQ+ - Exclusive Interview" (Sep. 18, 2025) "Pope Leo speaks to Crux’s Elise Ann Allen about LGBTQ+ issues and the liturgy" , Crux (Sep. 18, 2025) Video: Leo XIV's Message to Chicago ALS Walk for Life (Sep. 20, 2025) Full Text of Leo XIV's Message to Chicago ALS Walk for Life, Vatican.va (Sep. 20, 2025) "Leo XIV on Whether He Will Change Church Teaching: ‘Not at the Moment’!", Novus Ordo Wire (Sep. 19, 2025) "Francis to Muslim Elders: ‘Transcendence and Fraternity Alone will Save Us’", Nouvs Ordo Wire (Nov. 5, 2022) Valentina Di Giorgio, "Pope Leo XIV appoints controversial woman as president of the Pontifical Academy of Fine Arts and Letters", Zenit (Sep. 9, 2025) Andre

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 214 Topics covered: Will Leo XIV follow Francis' strategy with regard to the Traditional Latin Mass and the Society of St. Pius X? Leo XIV's 'Pope Video' for the month of September. Links: Chris Jackson, "Welcome to the Rainbow Papacy", Hiraeth in Exile (Sep. 1, 2025) Karl Keating, "Belated Thanks to Roger Mahony", Catholic Answers (July 27, 2015) Maike Hickson, "Thousands of Catholics join SSPX Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Rome, process into St. Peter’s Basilica", Life Site (Aug. 27, 2025) Vatican 2025 Jubilee Calendar Entry for SSPX Pilgrimage for Aug. 21, 2025 (since removed) Vatican 2025 Jubilee Calendar Entry for LGBTQ group 'Tenda di Gionata Association' for Sep. 6, 2025 'Pope' Francis permitted invalid Anglican clergy to offer 'Mass' in Roman basilicas: here in 2023 and here in 2024 Steven Ertelt, "Pope Leo Tells Catholic Politicians: You Can’t be Catholic and Pro-Abortion", Life News (Aug. 28, 2025) Leo XIV, Address to Delegation of French Political Representatives (Aug. 28,

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 213 Topics covered: The Great Apostasy: Catholics are required to believe a massive number of Catholics will fall away from the true Faith before Christ returns, and even the Novus Ordo Catechism of John Paul II affirms this. But what is the nature of this Great Apostasy, how does it relate to the Papacy, and... are we living through it at present? Links: Traditional Catholic teaching on the Great Apostasy: found in The Catechism of the Council of Trent (see page 84) Novus Ordo teaching on the Great Apostasy: found in Catechism of the Catholic Church (see n. 675) Cardinal Henry Edward Manning's research on the Great Apostasy, the Pope, and the Antichrist presented in "The Persecution and ‘Death’ of the Church: The Testimony of Scripture and Tradition", Novus Ordo Watch (Jan. 18, 2024) Collection of authoritative quotes of magisterial documents: The Catholic Teaching on the Papacy Pope Pius VII, Encyclical Diu Satis (1800) Pope Pius IX, Encyclical Nostis et Nobiscum (1849) Pope Pius

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 212 Topics covered: Leo XIV wants to make converts. The Vatican and World Kiswahili Language Day. Diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart publishes prayers for the blessing of perverted relationships. 'Papal' nuncio to the United Kingdom celebrates Novus Ordo Mass at Anglican Cathedral of Canterbury. Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) and Leo XIV's heresy of the ecumenism of blood. Links: Antipope Leo XIV, Homily at Mass for Care of Creation (July 9, 2025) Sarah Pelaji, "World Kiswahili Language Day celebrated globally as symbol of unity, development", Vatican News (July 11, 2025) "Diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart publishes a collection of materials for blessing ceremonies for couples – regardless of their lifestyle or marital status", Catholic Conclave (July 10, 2025). Original German text at diocesan web site here. Madeleine Teahan, "Historic Mass celebrated by papal nuncio at Anglican cathedral in rare event", Catholic World Report (July 9, 2025) "Francis Permits Invalid Anglican Eucharist in

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 211 Topics covered: Pre-conclave catch-up: Taylor Marshall asks a stupid question; 'Fr.' Richard Cipolla and the specially 'anointed' Pope; the about-face of Rorate Caeli on publishing leaked content; 'Cardinal' Gerhard L. Müller is clueless on distinction between material and formal heresy; Taylor Marshall's amusing self-contradiction. Links: Tweet by Taylor Marshall: "What should the Cardinals do if a non-Catholic is elected Pope?" (May 5, 2025) Catholic Encyclopedia (1911) on "Papal Elections". States that the election of a heretic, schismatic, or female would obviously be null and void. Rev. Richard Cipolla, "The Inevitability of Francis, Fulfillment of the Council -- and the Death of the Spirit of Vatican II", Rorate Caeli (May 7, 2025) Example of 'Pope' Paul VI promulgating each of the 16 Vatican II documents: Lumen Gentium, dogmatic constitution on the Church, ends with: "Each and all these items which are set forth in this dogmatic Constitution have met with the approval of

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 210 Topics covered: One month of 'Pope' Leo XIV. Turmoil in U.S. diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina, after 'Bishop' Michael Martin cracks down on Traditional Latin Mass. Links: The Facts about Leo XIV: What You Need to Know about the Man who Claims to Be the Pope (Novus Ordo Watch) Catholic Hierarchy: Most Rev. Michael Thomas Martin, OFM Conv. Antipope Francis, Apostolic Letter Motu Proprio Traditionis Custodes (July 16, 2021) "Traditionis Custodes Persecution continues under Leo XIV - Traditional Masses Removed from Parish Churches in the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina", Rorate Caeli (May 23, 2025) Murray Rundus, "Leaked: Diocese of Charlotte Responds to TLM Shutdown Concerns", Catholic Family News (May 26, 2025) Robert Jones, "Leaked memo: Charlotte diocese asks priests to do damage control over Latin Mass suppression", Life Site (May 27, 2025) "The Anti-Traditional and Anti-Liturgical Pastoral Letter to be Sent by the Bishop of Charlotte on Liturgical Norms in His Dioces

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 209 Topics covered: Euphoria over 'Pope' Leo XIV. Taylor Marshall's curious about-face on Robert Prevost. Links: The Facts about Leo XIV: What You Need to Know about the Man who Claims to Be the Pope (Novus Ordo Watch) Antipope Leo XIV, Address to College of Cardinals (May 10, 2025) Taylor Marshall's deleted video critical of Robert Prevost (still available on Twitter): "A NEW LIBERAL POPE? Worst Case Situation Analysis" (May 5, 2025) Taylor Marshall video: "I submit to POPE LEO XIV – My Initial Thoughts" (May 9, 2025) Taylor Marshall video: "Pope Leo XIV Win! Society Based on Family as Man and Woman" (May 16, 2025) Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 208 Topics covered: An introduction to Robert Francis Prevost, who was elected head of the Vatican II Church as 'Pope Leo XIV'. Links: ‘Pope Leo XIV’ – Cardinal Prevost is New Head of Vatican II Church (incl. resource collection) Conclave Watch 2025 Ecclesiastical Milestones: Robert Francis Prevost, OSA Video: Fr. James Martin, S.J., reacts to election of Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV NovusOrdoWatch.org web site Novus Ordo Watch on Twitter/X Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 207 Topics covered: The death of 'Pope' Francis aka Jorge Mario Bergoglio. Links: Novus Ordo Watch on the Death of 'Pope Francis' Jorge Bergoglio (Apr. 21, 2025) National Catholic Reporter on Francis' Final Hours (Apr. 21, 2025) Vatican News on Francis' Last Will and Testament (Apr. 21, 2025) Rorate Caeli on Francis: "A Pope who was One of a Kind" (Apr. 21, 2025) Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 206 Topics covered: Top Spanish Novus Ordo Bishop says Spain is no longer a Catholic country. 'Cardinal' Tucho Fernandez clarifies that Dignitas Infinita does not rule out sex change surgeries categorically. In memory of John Paul II, who died on Apr. 2, 2005: The incredible blasphemy in his first encyclical letter, issued in 1979. Links: "Catholic Spain no longer exists, says country’s top archbishop", Catholic Herald (Apr. 2, 2025) Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, Declaration Dignitas Infinita (Apr. 2, 2024) 'Cardinal' Victor Manuel Fernandez, Lecture "The Ontological Dignity of the Person in Dignitas Infinita: Some Clarifications" at Cologne College of Catholic Theology [German and Italian only] (Feb. 17, 2025) Antipope John Paul II, Encyclical Redemptor Hominis (Mar. 4, 1979) Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 205 Topics covered: What is the status of Jorge Bergoglio's health? Vatican releases voice recording of Francis. Robert Morrison of 'The Remnant' on the dangers of the next conclave. Links: Vatican News: March 6, 2025 voice recording of Francis with English transcription Vatican News: March 6, 2025 voice recording of Francis with Spanish transcription Article at Open.online: Interview with Italian Pulmonologist Dr. Massimo Pistolesi (Mar. 7, 2025) Video: Michael Lofton on the 'Disturbing Audio of the Pope' (Mar. 6, 2025) Article at Katholisch.de: "Vatican: Audio message was Pope Francis' express wish" (Mar. 7, 2025) Article at The Remnant: Robert Morrison, "Will the Next Conclave Produce a Pope for the Catholic Church, or Just a Heretical Bishop of Rome for the Synodal Church?" (Mar. 7, 2025) Article at Katholisches.info: Giuseppe Nardi says Francis is dying of colon cancer (Mar. 7, 2025) Article at Katholisch.de: Piero Schiavazzi says Francis wants to die 'in the field', not in a

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 204 Topics covered: 'Pope' Francis' medical condition - latest update and some perspective. Catholic moral theology: Is it a sin to hope for, wish for, pray for Jorge Bergoglio's death? Links: Vatican Medical Update on 'Pope' Francis (Feb. 26, 2025) "Excitement over possible meeting between Pope Francis and cardinals", Katholisch.de (Feb. 26, 2025) Historical tidbit: 'Pope' John Paul II's medical condition three days before his death (Mar. 30, 2005) Rev. Henry Davis, S.J., "Moral and Pastoral Theology", Volume 1 (reprint of 1935 edition) (N.B.: purchase through this link benefits Novus Ordo Watch) Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 203 Topics covered: Francis pretends to be zealous for evangelization - a reality check proves otherwise. Francis' interreligious message on what constitutes "true wealth". 'Bishop' Paolo Martinelli's euphoric speech praising inauguration of Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi. Links: Antipope Francis, Message for World Mission Day 2025 (released Feb. 6, 2025) [for the comment that Christianity is just 'one language' we use to arrive at God:] Article: "Francis Tells Interreligious Youths: All Religions Lead to God!", Novus Ordo Watch (Sep. 13, 2024) Article: "Apostate Bergoglio endorses World’s Religions as 'Different Ways of Coming to God'", Novus Ordo Watch (Oct. 26, 2021) [for the comment about different religions making up a beautiful mosaic:] Antipope Francis, Address to Authorities of North Macedonia (May 7, 2019) Article: "Bergoglio Doubles Down: ‘The Diversity of Our Religious Identities is a Gift from God’!", Novus Ordo Watch (Sep. 17, 2024) Article: "Francis Confirms Muslims in Unb

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 202 Topics covered: Vatican City State enacts tougher penalties for illegal border crossings. Francis talks tough against superstition and occultism but doesn't practice what he preaches. The Catholic position on Christian unity before vs. after Vatican II. Links: "Vatican: Tougher Penalties for Illegal Immigrants", FSSPX.News (Jan. 15, 2025) Antipope Francis, General Audience, Vatican.va (Sep. 25, 2024) "For ‘Access to the Sacred Circle of Spirits’: Francis participates in Native American Smudge Ceremony", Novus Ordo Wire (July 28, 2022) Video: Francis Allows 100 Buddhist Monks to Pray Over Him at Vatican (EWTN Footage) "Seeking Peace in all the Wrong Ways: Interreligious Hug Fest in Assisi", Novus Ordo Wire (Sep. 23, 2016) "'Pope' Francis' Favorite Exorcist is a Lutheran!", Novus Ordo Wire (May 24, 2013) Atila Sinke Guimaraes, "The Taoist Background of Jorge Bergoglio", Tradition in Action (Oct. 30, 2013) Antipope Francis, Homily at Ecumenical Vigil, Vatican.va (Oct. 11, 2024) Ho

Dear Friends of TRADCAST: On account of a medical emergency in the family, we were not able to complete TRADCAST 039 in time for year's end. It will be published as soon as possible in January 2025. Today, instead, we will publish here the audio version of a lively debate about issues pertaining to Sedevacantism between two priests of the Society of St. Pius V (SSPV) and two representatives of the 'indult' (Ecclesia Dei) traditionalist position. The discussion places heavy emphasis on the 1983 Code of Canon Law and its controversial Canon 844 regarding the administration of the sacraments to non-Catholics outside the danger of death.  The participants are Bp. Clarence Kelly (SSPV), Fr. William Jenkins (SSPV), Fr. Brian Harrison (OS), and Count Neri Capponi. The moderator is Fr. John Perricone. The entire debate is available in video at YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVefD8Fwxj4 Please see the following blog post for more information on this discussion and a response to the argument made by Fr.

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 201 Topics covered: A tale of two pilgrimages - guess which one the Vatican has a problem with. Francis hands Catholic church in Turkey over to Eastern Orthodox because ecumenism. Francis suffers injury to face after fall. Links: "Possible ban on Tridentine Mass at Chartres pilgrimage", Katholisch.de (Dec. 6, 2024) Simon Caldwell, "Pope approves LGBT+ pilgrimage as part of Jubilee 2025 celebrations", Catholic Herald (Dec. 9, 2024) Michael Haynes, "Pope Francis approves LGBT ‘pilgrimage’ for 2025 Jubilee: report", Life Site (Dec. 6, 2024) "Francis Permits Invalid Anglican Eucharist in Roman Basilica", Novus Ordo Wire (Jan. 25, 2024) "Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew attends inauguration of Dormition Cathedral in Smyrna", Orthodox Times (Dec. 9, 2024) "Francis to Russian Orthodox Patriarch: 'We are Shepherds of the Same Holy Flock of God'", Novus Ordo Wire (May 6, 2022) Post by 'Pope Respecter' on Twitter/X (Dec. 9, 2024) "For Creation of New ‘Cardinals’, Francis Appears with Facial