The World Over May 23, 2024 | POPE FRANCIS ON 60 MINUTES: Robert Royal with Raymond Arroyo

Robert Royal, editor in chief of TheCatholicThing.org is here with analysis of the recent interview Pope Francis granted to Nora O'Donnell on CBS' 60 Minutes, the new Vatican directive on discernment of apparitions and supernatural phenomena, and much more.
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[@tonygarbellotto1926]

Great work Raymond & Co.

[@anitaklara7428]

Thank you Robert and Raymond! I’m on board with you!

[@tinbaut2237]

Wow! Your comments make a lot of Protestants happy. I hope this channel will not cause disunity within the Catholics/Church. 😂

[@Mwaniki_SJ]

Unfortunately! You’d wonder if they are Catholics.

[@Tare15]

Raymond needs to interview the Pope, don't you think?

[@paxchristi2248]

@@Miguelc13280 Over the last 60 years, the Church has been declining. You certainly are aware of the small percentage of practicing Catholics now. Parishes are closing. Only 1/3 of U.S. Catholics believe in the real presence. I know what I believe about why this has happened. What is your explanation?

[@michaelamclarnon9270]

MAY GOD GUIDE AND BLESS OUR POPE FRANCIS 🙏🕊️🙏 AND MAY GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT PROTECT HIM WITH THE TRUTH IN THE ONE TRUE CATHOLIC FAITH 🙏🕊️🙏❤️‍🔥

[@MarilynG423]

God bless our Pope! So much misunderstanding and I think so many of us want to hear what we want to hear. I believe no one should be without the blessings from the church. That’s one way we can move forward with our relationship with Christ! ❤

[@jeffreyhillmeyer3391]

Actually this was a reasonably good interview with respect to the Church doctrine and Pope Francis was clear about the important issues. I agree he missed an opportunity to answer about the "conservative bishops" as basically stating there is no such thing in the Catholic Church. Bishops may or may not have "conservative" views as everyone being human and born in different circumstances, with develop biases. We'll never agree on a definition of "conservative" because it's going to change over time. Born in Texas in 1960, and by the time I reached the voting age, I would have called myself a "Conservative Democrat". My family and most in my community believed in helping people get on their feet if they had experienced a job loss, serious health impacts, death in the family, or any other sort of sudden event in the livelihood of a family. However, there should always be limits because it's fiscally responsible. We felt that governments should be run just like you run your family. Be prudent, thrifty, and careful how you spend your money. And base it on a group morality, which was natural if you were a Catholic in central Texas. The majority being German immigrants from southern Germany (Catholics) and Hispanics from Mexico, also Catholic. We were in harmony, because Catholicism gave us the standard of Charity and rules to apply for everyone. This naturally formed the politics because you grew up in it. Hence, even to this day, I would say I am a Conservative Democrat, because it was how I was "formed". It is the religious formation I received as a part of the laity. Unfortunately today and long ago, I stopped voting for Democrats because they no longer represented me in that all important formation as an adult. The closest candidate we have now is RFK Jr, however he has failed the test on life at conception, so again he's not viable. Trump is still our best chance to stay aligned to the will of God, though still imperfect. It's ironic our 2 Catholic presidential options in November, can't meet the basic qualifications for being Catholic, and would normally be excommunicated formally in the Church, if it weren't for fear of repercusions since Vatican II. Anyway, I can sleep at night knowing I want to follow the will of God and want to remain in his graces. Jesus Christ is my King, and he is "conservative" because he wants to save all of mankind and His Father's creation for eternity. You can't be more "conservative" than that, in my humble uneducated opinion.

[@gustavoserrano4877]

Raymond Arroyo....I appreciate you and your show... I am an evangelical, but I love the way you stand for the truth...!!!! and if you ever happen to be in California, let us know so we could say hi to you

[@waldocampos146]

What is bad about dogma? Everybody, everybody, that is nice sounding box, Christ said: “many are called, but few are chosen” Every one is invited to a Christian way of living. You are free to take it. If you don’t , you are not part of these body of unity, the mystical body of Christ.we need clear answers, no political posturing.

[@JesusBichito99]

dogma is a lie like men x.

[@JesusBichito99]

The same people who make religions invent money and have ego. That's your real "god".

[@Jfidelis1]

Thanks for the critique of the CBS fluff interview of Pope Francis. Also, thanks the uplifting final segment on the Marian processions in France, Slovakia, and USA. Isn't it remarkable the massive numbers of people (mostly youth) embarking on these processions toward the eternal.

[@bwoutchannel6356]

I think you got this wrong on blessing EWTN Arroyo. I've read the document and don't recall anything asking for couples to come forward. Could you tell me the numbered section in Fiducia Supplicans?

[@tonytony131]

There is a parts that say, blessings of SAME SEX COUPLES and couples , in IRREGULAR relationships Fourth paragraph in Fiducia Supplicans under presentation it states “It is precisely in this context that one can understand the possibility of blessing couples in irregular situations and same-sex couples without officially validating their status or changing in any way the Church’s perennial teaching on marriage.”

[@HartponderJr]

Conservative is a secular term that really means faithfulness to God’s righteous standards and the apostolic preaching by authority of the sacred Scriptures. The word "conservative" as we understand it today does not appear in the Bible to describe God's faithful people. The concept of being faithful, obedient, or righteous is prevalent throughout the scriptures, but these ideas are conveyed using different terms appropriate to the languages and contexts of the times in which the biblical texts were written. Terms like "faithful," "righteous," "steadfast," and "holy" are more commonly used to describe the qualities of God's people. The term "conservative" in its modern political or cultural sense is a relatively recent development and would not have been part of the biblical lexicon.

[@leaverus]

It doesnt matter what the pope says; it only matters what he does!

[@graciea2300]

Bullies! I wish this wasn’t so one sided! Next time be fair and consider inviting a guest to the panel who could speak For our holy Pope

[@Mwaniki_SJ]

Exactly. It should be balanced so that we hear from both sides.

[@paxchristi2248]

Defend Bergoglio on Rapenik. I'll be waiting.

[@leidyudith]

Totally agree!

[@paxchristi2248]

@@Miguelc13280 Truth should be stopped? How Communist.

[@paxchristi2248]

@@Miguelc13280 Therefore, we should go along with this papacy's globalist agenda that places our Lord as an afterthought? We should not call out and abhor the worship of a pagan idol in the Vatican? We should laud documents written by a sexual deviant who was appointed by Bergoglio? We should turn our heads away as a Jesuit priest who raped nuns, whose disgusting "art" continues being used throughout the Church is being protected by Bergoglio? Truth makes one free. How we handle the rot in Church is up to us. I pray that the smoke of Satan that has entered the Church be driven out, and the hierarchy, including Berhoglio convert to the One True Faith because what is being done to the Faith at this time is leading souls in the wrong direction.

[@danmccabe8582]

The Church so Needs the Papal Posse!!!! God Bless You Raymond!!!!

[@suzannespanier4492]

That no was rich. Loved it

[@user-ju1qr1wk6i]

We can always find something wrong. Are we ever satisfied?

[@papadan3]

solid critics will ask the hard questions instead of the superficial answers from shallow journalism. it is good to have critics.

[@jamesjessup1154]

I am mystified and horror struck that you guys are even entertaining the idea that Fernandez can be remotely trusted to rule on anything, least of which would be the authenticity of a Marian apparition!

[@rosemarieobrien4800]

Raymond!! My heart stopped for a minute when u said “ In happy memory “ referring to Fr Gerald not present!!! I am so glad I immediately clarified same!!! Good to hear Bob and Fr Gerald the time!🎉🎉🎉 Rosemarie OBrien❤

[@groovyone5492]

I'm sure that women who have a calling are more than capable of sitting down and being 'divinely inspired' to compose their own 'Even Newer Testament' that permits them to become priestesses or whatever...

[@charlottelauzon3147]

Then become Protestant. They already have that. There’s a video out there where a “pastor” is proud of her abortions.

[@marieswann3204]

Yet he allows Rupnick to practice as a priest.

[@robertfrye1190]

You fellas always seem to have a bash the Pope segment. You act like politicians.

[@mikebolognese7134]

Dang, I love Robert and Raymond.

[@paulmualdeave5063]

Context of “couples”. There are not nine uses. Effectively there are three and a fourth just says anyone honest should be able to understand this simple document because we have CCC 2478 and avoid the sins in CCC 2477. 31 - no fixed ritual to confuse it with a marriage 38 - one should neither provide for nor promote a ritual for the blessings of couples in irregular situation. 39. Blessing should never be done during a civil union ceremony 41. This document is sufficient to guide someone in these situations Not one of the uses describe someone wanting their sin affirmed. Each use in fact is to prevent it to appear that the church recognizes a sinful person union. Paragraphs 4, 5 and 11 literally say unions/couples are not blessed.

[@herbertsaldanha5335]

SHEPHERDS, we the sheep want to hear and see faithful SHEPHERDS like the APOSTLES OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF ENDLESS GLORY, Thankyou to all who arranged and participated in our CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSIONS, our JESUS IS TRULY ALIVE AND WITH US ALWAYS. DO NOT BE AFRAID SHEPHERDS AND SHEEP. LOVE OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST KING OF ENDLESS GLORY AND HIS IMMACULATE CONCEPTION VIRGIN MOTHER MARY

[@JoellHedges-dm1mu]

“I” find it real interesting that you reinstalled your comment section.

[@brianingram4709]

From the outside, looking in the American Church is becoming radicalised with a propensity to criticism of the Pope's documents/statements bordering on a lack of charity and a viewpoint that lacks insight and historical context. The early Church had women non ordained deaconesses mostly in the Greek Church with clearly defined roles. In regards to why the Vatican produced Fuducia Supplicans, it was a response to certain European churches such as the German Church who were already blessing same sex couples. They are not happy with the document, which should inform anyone with charity to see it one that seeks to curb rather than libralise Church doctrine. The American Church is splintering with schismatics and sedevacantists on the right and heretical posterings on the left. The faithful centre seems to grow smaller by the day.

[@barbaralambert8258]

Please gentlemen, ask Our Lady if this kind of commentary is harmful or beneficial to building up the Church, the people of God.

[@upstatelynchmob]

Great show! Thanks for speaking the truth.

[@matthewm.986]

I’m assuming that the Cardinal Rupnik case wasn’t brought up because the question was about the cases of the sexual abuse of children. I don’t get the impression that the secular media is interested in cases of sexual abuse of adults by Clergy.

[@richardfagan2546]

MEDJUGORJE ❤❤❤

[@tomburke7941]

Pope Francis is right about blessings. Jesus even said "Bless those who curse you."

[@eileenmallaire9850]

Sadly EVERYONE has FORGOTTEN that smoochie Fernandez has disgustingly been given authority over ANYTHING concerning our Holy Faith - HOW did we all become such foolish sheep ?

[@JeanMR2383]

So disturbing the way she asks the question “a little girl growing up today….”

[@theresabruno1413]

Wow, I thought the Pope was our Shepherd as Catholics. What happened to EWTN? The Pope should be running everything by these two guys before he speaks? Because they decided he's "confusing"? He has never confused or contradicted any Catholic teaching...Never. Sorry if he is not putting the "correct spin" on things. He only speaks the truth. Maybe you two should actually listen to your Shepherd. He is not a Spinmaster. He is our Pope. And he can bless whoever he wants. Jesus "confused" many people when he ate with sinners. I think just as Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict, this Pope speaks as he is guided by the Holy Spirit. Maybe he was elected, after much prayer by the Cardinals, because his is exactly the voice God wants us to hear at this time. Not Robert's or Raymond's. Let's try to LISTEN to our Pope.

[@susannye-brothers8603]

YES!!!

[@patgordon113]

Sir, your tone is consistently cynical and may I say even smarmy when talking about Pope Francis. Ok he’s not your favorite, but as the Holy Spirit’s choice for this time, don’t you think he deserves more of a respectful tone as you disagree with him? and it’s Croatian, not Serbian. God bless you.

[@marieswann3204]

I think I grave mistake has been made regarding apparitions. Most apparitions are acknowledged after the fact very few have been concluded as authentic before hand. This I believe was completed unnecessary. This papacy has been anything but and canon law has been ignored by Francis. Open your eyes stop making excuses.

[@paulmualdeave5063]

What part of “no” is so hard to understand?

[@jeaninecurran875]

I Love the way you both speak truth !

[@mikebolognese7134]

The word sin seems to be forbidden in the discussion of same sex couples and the Holy Father. Why? Certainly this is a mistake that could well lead to damnation. Why the silence? No one benefits.

[@rosesayegh3214]

The Blessing for everyone who believes , but the marriage is a union ceremony where the pope will never bless

[@user-nt4yb3nu4u]

The one who wrote the document is the one who make mistakes

[@MrMercytres]

You guys always found faults at Pope Francis . Even for a small word. Common He is not angel as same as you are ..so stop.judging and repent

[@rosemarymckinnon7517]

He is destroying the Catholic Faith deliberately

[@kaspelc1012]

And think their comment about “the incremental” direction of this papacy of Pope Francis holds a great deal of weight. We must continue to pray for our Pope and our Church, but do not be disheartened or loose hope when you see a full schism happening. We are all to go thru purification and that will include the hierarchy of the Church in its time.

[@MrMercytres]

@rosemarymckinnon7517 these two gentlemen destroying the catholic Church and cause a lot of divisions. As catholic media you should spread the positives vibes and not always critize Pope. Have other news which can encourage catholics and others to get closer to God

[@rosemarymckinnon7517]

@@MrMercytres i agree with other news which can encourage others to get closer to God and it should'nt always be about Pope Francis. We should pray for him. ✝️🙏

[@paxchristi2248]

@@rosemarymckinnon7517 Francis cotinues to make it about Francis with his statements, actions and weaponized ambiguity. He has made his bed. I pray for him. The destruction he has rained upon the Church is appalling.

[@nicogarcia7379]

This guy is always looking for something wrong with Our Pope. I really hope he looks into his own humility and remember that obedience is an integral rule in our church.

[@jeaninecurran875]

What do you mean ? Many of us laity are puzzled by what the Pope says !

[@joseangelalvarez74]

I don't think he is looking for wrongs in the Pope, I think the Pope does things that have never done like blessing couples and then saying its an individual blessing...really??? the document is what caused the confusion and not Raymond....

[@michellemcdermott2026]

He is a journalist and doing his job

[@nicogarcia7379]

@@michellemcdermott2026 a journalisy reports the news for what it is and does not give commentaries. He should just set up his own platform and just speak for himself and not cause division in an already divided church.

[@nicogarcia7379]

You people are so puzzled because of your own pride and lack of empathy. Always casting the first stone when you know clearly that you have sinned too. Go back to the fundamentals of Our masters teachings and you will realize that your lack of humility has blinded you with misplaced ideology.

[@pathue1196]

No wonder Pope Francis has said ge is notbthe Vicar of Christ...he has proven this repeatedly.

[@papadan3]

hahaha. what a silly double speak. james martin has blessed couples and and other priests have blessed couples. another double speak. never clear always ambiguous.

[@sr.samuel2652]

I can't believe you have these kind of people on EWTN commenting on the Pope's interview. You people will find fault in anything anyone says. I'm very disappointed in EWTN and the lack of understanding of the Catholic Church, by people who comment on the Pope. Please, go and study your catechism and please go and do some visiting of the world around you, stop trying to make the world and the church fit to what you want it to be.

[@susannye-brothers8603]

YES!!

[@papadan3]

wowww.. a traditional catholic mass i wish i could gave gone!!

[@papadan3]

just because it is catholic does not mean it is not corrupt. and never ask why the migrants are leaving their countries. he has no idea of MS13 gangs and other notorious crimes coming through the borders. sad for him

[@CJP9694]

Ya, it used to be called being a good nun

[@Mikey-ii8ef]

Yeah, we CLING to our God and Guns!

[@najatnaoom4773]

You do not have an important issue to talk about..you only want to chat and comment..do not be shalked ..he speaks theologically

[@najatnaoom4773]

Shocked

[@unonilsson7080]

I am very sad to see that you are so negative about the pope. The pope is Servus Servorum Maybe it is better to say to woman that they shouldn't seek to serve. Soon they might usurp the seat of the pope. Don't encourage them to serve.

[@opencurtin]

Make Raymond the Pope see how he gets on .

[@Hectrev08]

Your an idiot.

[@Elizabeth-rh1hl]

Rupnick

[@papadan3]

actually Benedict has done more than Francis. what sham.

[@rosemarymckinnon7517]

PF mixes truth with lies thats what the devil does

[@CJP9694]

I’m surprised the comments section is open. What a scandal to even non-Catholics! I can only defend his station. Pray for his conversion.

[@tolethom]

great pope, fighting the medieval reactionaries.

[@papadan3]

boy!! does he shirt the issue. 😮

[@papadan3]

hahahaha. the pope doesn’t even listen to his own listen.

[@papadan3]

are these the suicidal conservatives on pilgrimage the pope talks about??

[@helenotoole2536]

Please stop redequline our holy pope .

[@CatholicGunGuy]

EWTN has fallen.

[@frontdeskmtheartofhair4103]

why are you being so negative and judgmental?

[@papadan3]

except what type of friends you have. very superficial and chameleon like answers

[@JohnLeaps]

I despised Arroyo. Fire him already.

[@jeaninecurran875]

Why would we want him fired ???

[@JohnLeaps]

@@jeaninecurran875 because he’s leading people to be apostates

[@Hectrev08]

Arroyo is an evil person.

[@mwarren004]

The way the two of you treat Pope Francis is reprehensible. This is why I no longer listen to either one of you.

[@josephinebennett6772]

Can an engaged heterosexual couple receive a blessing or should they seek only individual blessings Should all of Mchaelangelo's. art and Leonardo Da Vinci's art be removed because of their lifestyles.