A battle royale is underway inside the Vatican—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. On this edition of The Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo, Fr. Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal break down new details from the recent meeting of cardinals in Rome, where divisions over synodality and the Traditional Latin Mass are now boiling into open conflict.

Cardinal Joseph Zen stunned the room by denouncing what he called “Bergoglian synodality,” warning the process has become manipulated and even “insulting” to bishops—raising urgent questions about authority, hierarchy, and whether the Church is being pushed toward confusion and division.

Meanwhile, Cardinal Arthur Roche issued a sharp letter attacking the Traditional Latin Mass, arguing the conflict is not about preference—it’s about the Church’s identity. The Posse explains why this fight matters, what Vatican II actually called for, and why this liturgical showdown isn’t going away.

Plus: the Vatican financial trial involving Cardinal Becciu, the U.S. bishops meeting with President Trump and VP Vance, Pope Leo’s warning on global threats and speech suppression, and long-awaited movement on the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.

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A battle royale is underway inside the Vatican&mdash;and the stakes couldn&rsquo;t be higher. On this edition of The Prayerful Posse, Raymond Arroyo, Fr. Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal break down new details from the recent meeting of cardinals in Rome, where divisions over synodality and the Traditional Latin Mass are now boiling into open conflict.
Cardinal Joseph Zen stunned the room by denouncing what he called &ldquo;Bergoglian synodality,&rdquo; warning the process has become manipulated and even &ldquo;insulting&rdquo; to bishops&mdash;raising urgent questions about authority, hierarchy, and whether the Church is being pushed toward confusion and division.
Meanwhile, Cardinal Arthur Roche issued a sharp letter attacking the Traditional Latin Mass, arguing the conflict is not about preference&mdash;it&rsquo;s about the Church&rsquo;s identity. The Posse explains why this fight matters, what Vatican II actually called for, and why this liturgical showdown isn&rsquo;t going away.
Plus: the Vatican financial trial involving Cardinal Becciu, the U.S. bishops meeting with President Trump and VP Vance, Pope Leo&rsquo;s warning on global threats and speech suppression, and long-awaited movement on the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.
👉 Subscribe to Arroyo Grande &amp; The Prayerful Posse for in-depth conversations on culture, faith, art, and meaning.
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Raymond Arroyo, host of Arroyo Grande navigates and analyzes the culture with insight, satire, and style.  The New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster wades deep into the manners, lifestyle trends, people, faith, and art of the moment-- celebrating the best, while lampooning the rest.  During his surprising conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and culture-makers, you’ll discover life lessons, practical advice, and inspiring examples to live by. This fun, entertaining and unifying show helps listeners transform their lives into a broad, thriving Arroyo Grande.  Each episode bursts its banks- and wait until you hear “How It Ends…”

Raymond Arroyo, host of Arroyo Grande navigates and analyzes the culture with insight, satire, and style.&nbsp; The New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster wades deep into the manners, lifestyle trends, people, faith, and art of the moment-- celebrating the best, while lampooning the rest.&nbsp; During his surprising conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and culture-makers, you&rsquo;ll discover life lessons, practical advice, and inspiring examples to live by. This fun, entertaining and unifying show helps listeners transform their lives into a broad, thriving Arroyo Grande.&nbsp; Each episode bursts its banks- and wait until you hear &ldquo;How It Ends&hellip;&rdquo;

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Prayerful Posse: Cardinals in Conflict: The Future of the Latin Mass and Synodality

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