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Pope Leo & King Charles, Opus Dei Reforms? Religious Freedom Report

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Show Notes

Edward Pentin on the historic visit to the Vatican by King Charles III, and the return of the Traditional Latin Mass to St. Peter's Basilica. Fr. Robert McTeigue SJ discusses reports that Pope Leo XIV may be instituting further reforms to Opus Dei, and more. Marta Petrosillo, editor of Aid to the Church in Need's 2025 Religious Freedom Report, shares the findings of their biennial study.

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