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In continuation on our series about the Papacy, Justin Hibbard explores the papacy of Pope Francis. What makes him a particularly controversial Pope, and how should Catholics respond when they find themselves in sharp disagreement with the Holy Father?
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SHOW NOTES:
* Catholic New Service - Pope: All Religions are Paths to God (video)
* ABC News Coverage of Pope Francis’ Election (video)
* Reuters - Pope Francis Says He Didn’t Want to be Pope
* How Mr. Rogers Helped Break Down Barriers of Segregation at Swimming Pools (video)
* Instagram: @the_holy_nope
* Instagram: @theisabelbrown
* The Pope: Answers (trailer)
* Declaration Fiducia Supplicans On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings (2023)
* Episode 78: Fiduciary Supplicans & the Unity of Life
* New York Times: Pope Francis Allows Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples
* Lightning Strikes St. Peter Statue on Pope Francis’ Birthday, Internet Lights Up
* Traditionis Custodes - On the Use of the Roman Liturgy Prior to the Reform of 1970 (2021)
* EWTN: Vatican Publishes New Guidelines on the Traditional Latin Mass
* The Two Popes (trailer)
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How does one become the Pope? In continuation of our series on the papacy, Justin Hibbard examines the history and development of the papal elections. How was the Pope elected in the early Church? Why did it lead to antipopes? Why were there lengthy periods of time when the Chair of St. Peter was vacant? And what historical moments have led to how the Pope is elected today?
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SHOW NOTES:
* Video ABC News Coverage of Pope Francis’ Election
* St. Irenaeus’ list of succession of Bishops of Rome (Against Heresies 3:3)
* Church Fathers on Peter’s Successors
* Sede Vacante
* Video: How to Become Pope
* Universi Dominici Gregis
* Complete List of Popes
* List of Popes by Country
* Toronto, Tehran, Tokyo: Pope Names 21 New Cardinals from Around the World
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In continuation of our series on the Papacy, Justin Hibbard gives a brief snapshot of some of the greatest Popes in history. What common traits did these great Popes share; how did they balance spiritual, political, and administrative leadership; and how did their papacies change the world?
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SHOW NOTES:
* Battle of Lepanto - painting by Andries van Eertvelt
* Episode 90 - The Hypostatic Union
* The Tome of Leo (449)
* Episode 111 - Papal Infallibility
* Canons of the Council of Chalcedon (451)
* Episode 104 - The Nuclear Football
* Orthodoxy by GK Chesterton
* Letters of Pope St. Gregory Great
* Love and Responsibility by Karol Wojtyla
* Dignitatis Humanae (1965)
* Gaudium et spes (1965)
* Humanae Vitae (1968)
* Evangelii Nuntiandi (1975)
* Video of Pope John Paul II’s Election
* Video Playlist of 1995 World Youth Day Mass in Manilla, Philippines
* Video: 40 years ago, John Paul II's first visit to Poland that brought the collapse of communism by Rome Reports
* The Cold War: A New History by John Lewis Gaddis
* Video: Assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II
* Video: Pope John Paul II Meets His Would-Be Assassin
* Code of Canon Law (1983)
* Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches (1990)
* Episode 63 - Not All Catholics are Roman Catholic
* Catechism of the Catholic Church
* Episode 105 - The Upside Down Kingdom
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In continuation with our series on the Papacy, Justin Hibbard explores the papacies of some of the worst Popes in history. Who were these Popes of infamy? How did they even ascend the Chair of St. Peter? And what lessons do they offer us today?
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SHOW NOTES:
* TIME - TV’s Young Pope Is Scandalous, But the Real Youngest Pope Has the ‘Worst Reputation’
* Pints with Aquinas - The Worst Pope Ever with Jimmy Akin
* Horrible Histories - The Borgia Family Song
* The Catholic Talk Show - The 7 Worst Popes in History
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In 1870, the First Vatican Council defined the dogma of papal infallibility. In continuation on our series on the Papacy, Justin Hibbard explains what papal infallibility is and isn’t, why the Catholic Church decided to expand infallibility to the Pope, why Popes aren’t eager to use it, and what dogmas have been declared by the Pope through his charism of papal infallibility.
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SHOW NOTES:
* Article on the Filioque from New Advent
* Nicene Creed & Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed - Catholic Answers
* Canons of the Council of Ephesus (431)
* Canons of the Council of Chalcedon (451)
* Pope Francis’ Comments about the 2024 US Presidential Candidates
* Episode 110 - Papal Supremacy
* Episode 65 - From Doctrine to Dogma
* Vatican I - First Dogmatic Constitution on the Church of Christ (Pastor Aertenus)
* Episode 104 - The Nuclear Football
* Constitution Munificentissimus Deus (1950)
* Ubi Primum (1849)
* Ineffabilis Deus (1854)
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Did Peter’s role as head of the Church continue with the successor of the Bishop of Rome, or was Jesus’ intention that only Peter would have such a role? In continuation of our series on the Papacy, Justin Hibbard examines three questions: Why does the Catholic Church believe that Peter had a successor? Why do we believe it was specifically the Bishop of Rome and no one else? And why do we believe in the primacy of the Chair of St. Peter (i.e. papal supremacy)?
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SHOW NOTES:
* Church History by Eusebius
* Capturing Christianity - The Case FOR the Papacy w/ Joe Heschmeyer
* Against Heresies by Irenaeus
* Prescription Against Heretics by Tertullian
* Episode 39 - Apostolic Succession
* Episode 64 - The Purpose of a Well-Defined Hierarchy
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In continuation of our series on the Papacy, Justin Hibbard addresses St. Peter’s role as the leader of the Apostles and the early Church. Why does the Catholic Church claim that St. Peter was the first Pope, even though we don’t see such a title in Scripture? Discover the Biblical evidence that supports Jesus giving this authority and the way in which Peter leads the Church after Jesus’ ascension.
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SHOW NOTES:
* Protestant Scholars Admit Peter Is the Rock
* Pope Peter by Joe Heschmeyer
* Capturing Christianity - The Case FOR the Papacy w/ Joe Heschmeyer
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Justin Hibbard begins a new series on The Papacy. Learn why the Papacy is the most distinctly Catholic practice, rooted deep in Scripture. In this episode, Justin dives deep into the Jewish practices that serve as the foundation for why Jesus established a leader for His Church.
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SHOW NOTES:
* Video: The Jewish Roots of the Papacy with Dr. Brant Pitre
* Video: Rosh Hashanah Shofar Blowing
* Episode 4 - The Ark of the Covenant
* Video: Ark of the Covenant EXPLAINED | Finding Jesus Christ in the Tabernacle of Moses
* Video: Babylonian Conquest and Destruction of the First Temple
* Video: A Temple in Flames The Final Battle for Jerusalem and the Destruction of the Second Temple
* Episode 94 - Marian Typography
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Justin Hibbard is joined by Paul Rose - a Catholic convert and creator of Sing the Hours. In this episode, you’ll hear Paul talk about his upbringing in an evangelical home and how it served as a catalyst for his conversion to Catholicism; his enthusiasm for proper music in liturgy and how that can be transformative and transcendental in the Mass; and his love for the Liturgy of the Hours and praying the Psalms. The interview concludes with Paul and Justin singing the Midday prayer together.
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SHOW NOTES:
* Sing the Hours Website
* Sing the Hours on YouTube
* Chants and Rants on YouTube
* Paul Rose’s Interview on the The Journey Home
* Video: Why Catholic Interview of Paul Rose
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How can Christians change the world? Do we have to engage in politics in order to make a difference? In conclusion of the series Catholicism & Politics, Justin Hibbard gives three practical suggestions on how Catholics can change the world.
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SHOW NOTES:
* The Asbury Outpouring
* Thousands gathered for massive Eucharistic Procession on the streets of Indianapolis
* World Youth Day: Hearing God’s Whisper
* Hot Take: This is the best time to be a Christian
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Why is it that the Church seems to thrive the most when it has the least temporal power and is persecuted the greatest? In continuation of the series on Catholicism & Politics, Justin Hibbard explores three times where the Catholic Church’s power and prominence led to disunity and evil atrocities. Why is there a correlation of power and corruption, and what are the principles of the upside down Kingdom of Heaven?
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SHOW NOTES:
* The Story of Saint Lawrence
* Church History by Eusebius
* Early Christian Schisms - The Council of Nicaea - Extra History - Part 3
* The Great Schism of 1054: How the Church Became Divided | Church History
* Why were there three popes at the same time? - Joëlle Rollo-Koster
* Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History | The Price of Progress
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How much power should we give to our leaders? Or is the more important question: what are the characteristics we should scrutinize to whom we give power? In continuation of the series Catholicism and Politics, Justin Hibbard explores the notion of leadership, specifically as it relates to one’s character and the power given to them.
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SHOW NOTES:
* Cuban Missile Crisis: John F. Kennedy’s Address to the Nation
* AP News: You always hear about the ‘nuclear football.’ Here’s the behind-the-scenes story
* I’m Just a Bill - Schoolhouse Rock
* Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton
* On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History by Thomas Carlyle
* Reuters: Pope Francis Says He Didn’t Want to be Pope
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Throughout history, religious groups have sought to prioritize politics to gain control over a society. In continuation on our series on Catholicism and Politics, Justin Hibbard retells two cautionary tales of how religious groups sought to crown a king, only to compromise their morals and become pawns of those political leaders.
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SHOW NOTES:
* The Story of Agrippa from a Jewish Perspective
* Josephus: Death of Agrippa
* Rise of the Religious Right Part 1
* Rise of the Religious Right Part 2
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In a new series on Catholicism and Politics, Justin Hibbard explores the politics of Jesus by looking at his conversation regarding paying the controversial head tax to the Roman government. How does Jesus resist three particular political temptations, how is his position revolutionary without actually starting a political revolution?
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SHOW NOTES:
* Judas the Galilean - Jewish Encyclopedia
* Four Views of Judaism
* Arguing about Politics - Sermon by Dr. Timothy Keller
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In this special episode of Why Catholic, Justin Hibbard is joined by Casey Allison - a fellow Catholic convert. Casey, her husband, and her nine children served as Church of Christ missionaries to Cambodia. However, after a fellow missionary converted to Catholicism, Casey began to explore the Catholic faith ultimately deciding she wanted to become Catholic as well. In this episode, Casey shares the challenges with her husband’s porn addiction and her work to help spouses who are going through the same battles.
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SHOW NOTES:
* Come Awake - Casey Allison’s Website
* Pints with Aquinas: Breaking Free From Pornography w/ Fr. Sean Kilcawley
* Father Shawn Kilkalway YouTube Channel
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Why Catholic celebrates its 100th episode with submissions from Why Catholic listeners. Hear perspectives, personal stories, and questions from listeners from a diverse background.
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SHOW NOTES:
* The Coming Home Network
* On the Journey with Matt, Ken, and Kenny
* Catechism of the Catholic Church - Wounds to Unity
* Episode 21 - Interview with Amy Thomas - the Catholic Pilgrim
* The Catholic Pilgrim
* Quotes from the Church Fathers on Various Subjects
* Episode 101 - Interview with Casey Allison - Missionary to Cambodia becomes Catholic
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Our Lady of… Lourdes, the Pillar, Guadalupe, Fatima… Immerse yourself in Catholicism and you’ll no doubt hear these references to Marian apparitions. Yet what’s the point of these apparitions, and can we trust that they occurred? In conclusion of our series on the Blessed Virgin Mary, Justin Hibbard addresses some common themes of approved Marian apparitions and explains why the Catholic Church heavily scrutinizes each alleged appearance of the Virgin Mary.
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SHOW NOTES:
* The Ultimate Guide to Marian Apparitions
* Reflections on Marian Apparitions: A Lecture by Fr. Benedict Groeschel
* Our Lady of the Pillar
* El Camino de Santiago
* Episode 24 - Our Lady of Guadalupe
* Episode 77 - The Transcendentals: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
* Protestant Minister wears a Martin Luther t-shirt while visiting the Vatican
* “Angel of Deliverance”: Churchill’s Tributes to Joan of Arc
* Pope Francis consecrates Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
* Episode 94 - Marian Typology
* Theological Commentary on the Message of Fatima
* Episode 15 - Eucharistic Miracles
* John Calvin’s Prefatory Address to King Francis of France
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Justin Hibbard continues the series on the Blessed Virgin Mary with the fourth and final Marian dogma - Mary’s assumption body and soul into heaven. Learn some of the biblical support for this dogma, some of the objections as well as the rebuttals, and the various nuances and traditions of Mary’s assumption.
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SHOW NOTES:
* The House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus
* The Dormition - painting by Juan de Jesus Munera Ochoa
* Assumption of Mary Protestant Critique Rebutted - Council of Trent
* Nun's body shows no signs of decay four years after her death
* Homily on the Assumption by St. John of Damascus
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What does Mary’s immaculate conception mean and not mean? Why do Catholics believe that Mary had no sin? In our continuing series on the Blessed Virgin Mary, Justin Hibbard does a deep dive into the Scriptural reasons behind the Immaculate Conception, what church fathers believed about the subject, and why it’s a fitting doctrine given Mary’s role as Mother of God.
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SHOW NOTES:
* Frequently Asked Catholic Questions: Why Do Catholics Believe Mary was Sinless? (video)
* Catholic Word of the Day - Kecharitomene
* Catholic Answers: Full of Grace vs. Highly Favored
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Did Mary have other children besides Jesus, or did she remain a virgin her entire life? And why does the Catholic Church make a big deal out of it? In continuation on our series on the Blessed Virgin Mary, Justin Hibbard examines the 2nd Marian Dogma - Mary’s Perpetual Virginity. How does the Church define it, how did the doctrine develop into a dogma, and why does it matter?
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Show Notes:
* Tim Staples - A Defense of Mary's Perpetual Virginity (Video)
* Tim Staples - How to Explain the Perpetual Virginity of Mary (Video)
* Trent Horn - The Perpetual Virginity of Mary (Video)
* Tim Staples - How We Know Mary was a Perpetual Virgin
* Trent Horn - Answering Objections to Mary’s Perpetual Virginity
* Tim Staples - More reasons for Mary’s Perpetual Virginity
* Christine Pinheiro - Was Mary a Perpetual Virgin?
* Fr. Charles Grondin - Mary’s Perpetual Virginity
* Karlo Broussard - Proof of Mary’s Perpetual Virginity in John 19
* Catholic Answers - What the Early Church Believed: The Perpetual Virginity of Mary
* Tim Staples - The Case for Mary’s Perpetual Virginity
* Jason Evert - How to Explain the Perpetual Virginity of Mary
* Paul Senz - Why Mary’s Perpetual Virginity Matters
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