Pope Leo’s China Strategy and His New Direction | The Prayerful Posse

In this episode of The Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo is joined by Fr. Gerald Murray and Robert Royal to examine Pope Leo XIV’s appointment of a new bishop in China, what it means for the future of the Vatican-China deal, and the fate of the underground Church. The Posse also unpacks the removal of Rupnik’s art from Vatican media, troubling new sex abuse statistics, and immigration unrest in Los Angeles.

Plus: Has Pope Leo quietly begun cleaning house? And what does a bishop’s bucket hat say about papal decorum?

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