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Conversations with John Lane Episode 9: Q&A - On the No Una Cum Position and John’s attitude towards the various Catholic groups during the present Crisis.
21/08/2026 | 53 mins.John joins Louie to tackle viewer questions focusing on the No Una Cum position challenging the claim that naming a false pope in the canon renders a Mass non‑Catholic or that Catholics holding the sedevacantist position are forbidden to attend such masses. Drawing on theology, canon law, and historical cases—from St. Vincent Ferrer to the English Reformation—Lane argues the issue is a modern novelty, not a traditional teaching. He explains why presence at such a Mass does not imply consent to error, why the faithful are not required to resolve papal legitimacy in confusing times. He also discusses his position in relation to groups like the SSPX, FSSP and the broader crisis in the Church. As Lane puts it, “It’s a non‑issue… and it can only be built up to appear to be an issue by vague rhetoric" and emotional arguments that cloud right reason.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greatcatholicpodcasts.substack.com- Louie concludes the series with the second of a two-part discussion of Vatican II's Pastoral constitution on the church in the modern world, Gaudium et Spes and contrasts it with Catholic teaching alongside host Kevin Davis.
Follow along with the original text available at: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651207_gaudium-et-spes_en.html
You can find Louie at akacatholic.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greatcatholicpodcasts.substack.com - Louie begins a two-part discussion of Vatican II's Pastoral constitution on the church in the modern world, Gaudium et Spes and contrasts it with Catholic teaching alongside host Kevin Davis.
Follow along with the original text available at: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651207_gaudium-et-spes_en.html
Francis I's speech to economists mentioned by Louie can be found at: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/speeches/2014/july/documents/papa-francesco_20140712_seminario-economia.html
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greatcatholicpodcasts.substack.com - Louie concludes a two-part discussion of Vatican II's declaration on religious freedom Dignitatis Humanae and contrasts it with Catholic teaching alongside host Kevin Davis. From the Catholic Family Podcast.
Follow along with Louie by reading the document available here: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decl_19651207_dignitatis-humanae_en.html
You can find Louie at akacatholic.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greatcatholicpodcasts.substack.com - Louie begins a two-part discussion of Vatican II's declaration on religious freedom Dignitatis Humanae and contrasts it with Catholic teaching alongside host Kevin Davis.
You can find the text being discussed here: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decl_19651207_dignitatis-humanae_en.html
You can find Louie at akacatholic.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greatcatholicpodcasts.substack.com
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Louie Verrecchio of akacatholic.com explores the crisis in the Church and society following Vatican II. greatcatholicpodcasts.substack.com
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