Pope Francis has died
Pope Francis has died today, Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. RIP Papa!
Author: Pedro Gabriel
Stuck in a Loop with Brugger and Ryan on Amoris Laetitia
On April 2, Dr. Christian Brugger and Fr. Peter Ryan responded to my article on Amoris Laetitia, which itself was a reply to another article they wrote in Catholic World Report. I must say that I truly appreciate their engagement. That said,...
The Unknown Modern Side of St. Pius X – Out Now!
I’m thrilled to announce that my new book, The Unknown Modern Side of St. Pius X, is officially out and available for purchase on Amazon! The timing couldn’t be more fitting. Just yesterday, Pope Francis—making one of his first public...
“St. Pius X” Book Launch This Friday!
I’m pleased to announce the launch of my latest book “The Unknown Modern Side of St. Pius X“! In this book, I seek to present a different perspective on Pope Pius X, since this pontiff has been so misunderstood and...
Why are Amoris Laetitia’s critics stuck in 2017?
On March 19, Dr. Christian Brugger and Fr. Peter Ryan, SJ, “celebrated” the ninth anniversary of Amoris Laetitia with an article that feels less like a fresh analysis and more like a time capsule from 2017. I confess that, when I started...
The Pope in the Hospital: A Lesson in Hope
The key words here are “patience” and “hope”— Christian virtues, no doubt.
Pedro Gabriel and Rafael Gonzalez: Is submission to the Magisterium voluntarism?
Pedro Gabriel sits down again with Prof. Rafael Gonzalez, Doctor of Theology from Pontifex University and an occasional contributor to One Peter Five, this time to discuss his book Heresy Disguised as Tradition. In this interview, they explore how...
Cd. Zen Questions Synods, But Is Change Really Happening?
Following the recent conclusion of the Synod on Synodality, Cardinal Emeritus Joseph Zen of Hong Kong voiced criticisms regarding Pope Francis’ approach to synodality: “From the ‘Synods’ held under Pope Francis, we can see that he wants to change the Church’s...
Applying Doctrine, Not Dividing It: The Synod on Episcopal Conferences
Over the past months, there were concerns that the Synod would decentralize Catholic teaching authority to episcopal conferences, with many fearing that such a move could fragment the Church. Behind these concerns was the influence of the German Synodal Way, whose calls...
Dilexit Nos: The Essential Points to Know
On October 24, 2024, Pope Francis released his fourth encyclical, dedicated to the Heart of Jesus Christ: Dilexit Nos (“He Loved Us”). What follows is a summary of the encyclical’s main themes. It does not replace a full reading of...
Beyond Women Deacons: What the Synod Is—And Isn’t About
At the opening of the Synod’s Second Session on October 2, significant media attention was brought to Cardinal Victor Fernández’s remarks on the possibility of ordination of women deacons. While discussions about ordained deaconesses have often stolen the spotlight during the...
One God, Many Paths? Pope Francis and Interfaith Dialogue
On September 13, 2024, during his historic apostolic visit to Southeast Asia and Oceania, Pope Francis made headlines with a statement: “All religions are paths to God.” This remark, made during an interreligious meeting in Singapore, quickly sparked controversy, with...
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