In this episode of Catholic Unscripted, Katherine Bennett and Mark Lambert are joined by Dr Peter Kwasniewski for a serious conversation examining the theological and pastoral questions raised by the pontificate of Pope Francis which have been written about in ‘The Disastrous Pontificate: Pope Francis’ Rupture from the Magisterium‘ by Dominic Grigio. available at https://osjustipress.com/products/dis… but also at Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Disastrous-P…
As many Catholics experience uncertainty, confusion, and even distress in response to recent developments in Church governance and teaching, Dr Kwasniewski reflects on how these realities should be understood within the broader framework of Catholic tradition. The discussion explores the distinction between the office of the papacy and the manner in which it is exercised, the enduring indefectibility of the Church, and the role of tradition as a stabilising principle in times of apparent rupture.
The conversation also considers the lived experience of the faithful navigating ecclesial tension, the importance of maintaining interior peace without dismissing legitimate concerns, and the necessity of grounding interpretation of contemporary events within the continuity of the Church’s received teaching and liturgical life.
This episode offers a thoughtful exploration of authority, continuity, and fidelity in a moment many perceive as historically significant for the life of the Church.