Controversies in Church History

Bishops and priests from the Orthodox Church in Ukraine entered into communion with the bishop of Rome in 1596, creating the Ukrainian Catholic Church. This episode explores the history and significance of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, the controversy surrounding the Union of Brest, and its impact on the Orthodox Church in Ukraine. It also discusses Poland's efforts to reconcile with the Orthodox Ruthenians and the historical context that led to the union. Additionally, it delves into Putin's distorted perception of the schism in Ukraine.

This episode explores the decline of liberation theology in the 1980s and 1990s, Vatican efforts to curb its excesses, and Pope Francis' relationship to the movement. It discusses the criticism and role of Marxism in liberation theology, the concept of true liberation, the decline of the movement due to various reasons, and the future of the church and liberation theology as discussed by Pope Francis. The episode also concludes with a call for support from listeners.

Explore the growth of Liberation Theology in Latin America during the 1970s amidst guerrilla warfare and government repression. Learn about the rise of left-wing politics, the involvement of the church in the revolution, and the support received from religious orders and base communities.

This podcast episode on Liberation Theology covers the Cuban Revolution's impact on Latin America in the late 1950s, the emergence of the movement in Latin America, the Mission de Pachiv's influence on the French clergy and liberation theology, European influences and infiltration of the movement, the formation of base communities, and the rising influence of liberation theology in Latin America.

This podcast explores Liberation Theology in Latin America, discussing its rise, impact, and decline. It examines the complex relationship between the Catholic Church and liberation movements, the role of populist leaders in the region, and the historical overview of Latin American countries in the 20th century.

In 2018, the Vatican announced it had made a diplomatic agreement with the People's Republic of China, in the hopes that it would lead to formal recognition by both parties. The intervening years have seen an intensification of the Chinese government's policy of "Sinicization," of forcing religious and ethnic groups to adapt their beliefs, institutions to Chinese communism. In this bonus episode, we will provide some background on relations between the Holy See and the People's Republic of China since its inception in 1945, and assess the agreement in light of that history. LINKS: YouTube Website SOCIAL: Facebook Twitter

Ever wonder why Catholic churches got "wreckovated" in the 1960s? The answer is complicated, but one reason has to do with a style of art that flourished in the 17th century: the Baroque. In this episode we will dive into where the art of the baroque came from and why liturgical reformers tried to purge "baroque" elements from the liturgy. 

Recently, the Vatican has announced the commencement of a world-wide "Synod on Synodality" in which local churches will participate. In light of this, we are bringing you a bonus episode, in which we take a brief look at the doctrine and history of the conciliarist movement, the idea that ecumencial councils should govern the church rather than popes. 

In this special Bonus Episode of Controversies in Church History, I give a talk about trends in the Church between the Second World War and the Second Vatican Council, as well as their impact on the upheavals that followed in the 1960s.

In this episode, we recall the history of lay men and women's efforts to  preserve the old Roman liturgy from suppression in the aftermath of the  Second Vatican Council. From the growth of such lay movements as Una Voce International, we examine the response of those laymen attached to the old rite to the promulgation of the new missal, and the attempts to end the celebration of the older rite.  Please subscribe to our podcast on Anchor and check out Controversies in Church History on our other platforms: LINKS: YouTube Website SOCIAL: Facebook Twitter