Pope Francis Continues His Attack On The Traditional Latin Mass

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) talk about Responsa Ad Dubia, the Vatican's response to certain questions 'somone' had about Pope Francis' Motu Proprio Tradionis Custodes. Basically, the Vatican is closing its choke hold on the Traditional Latin Mass, making it harder and harder for traditional Catholics to worship the way they choose. Dan and Eric go through the document question by question, explaining it all.

In the news, Russia wants NATO to end military activity in Ukraine as they ramp up their pressure. Poland and Lithuania seem willing to fight back. Facebook says no to 'spy firms'… especially conservative ones. Jehova's Witnesses claim persecution. Volcano erupts in Java, Indonesia again. Sixth child dies from bouncy house accident. University of Hong Kong removes Pillar of Shame. Australia prosecutes for killing koalas. Omicron variant about to kill everyone. George Floyd NOT to be pardoned this Christmas. Fauci wants to stop Christmas gatherings. Apple plans walk-out.

In the Land of Nonsense, Japan announces lickable commercials. Giant millipede fossil discovered. Man kicked off airplane for wearing women's underwear. Fake school is busted in Ohio. Incredibly stupid textbook entry on Beethoven.

Saint of the week: Saints Marcellinus and Peter The Exorcist

show notes:

We've been trying to teach our toddlers NOT to lick things...
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2021/12/23/japan-Taste-the-TV-Japanese-professor-Meiji-University/3161640288878/

Before horses...
https://news.sky.com/story/scientists-uncover-fossil-of-car-sized-giant-millipede-it-was-a-complete-fluke-of-a-discovery-12500721

Just wear a mask...any mask
https://news.sky.com/story/man-kicked-off-flight-for-wearing-womens-underwear-as-face-mask-12498075

Bishop Sycamore is my high school "plan B"
https://www.wavy.com/news/strange/school-scrutinized-after-espn-blowout-is-scam-ohio-finds/

So...yeah, classical music is composed by dead white guys.