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What would happen if an ordinary Catholic were suddenly made Pope? In this slightly irreverent exercise, I reflect on what I would do if I were placed in the shoes of the Vicar of Christ. But before getting into that, I unpack what the papacy actually is—its biblical roots, theological purpose, and spiritual priorities.
From Scripture to the scandals, from heresies to the liturgy, and from synodal strategy to simple teaching, this video explores the true role of the Pope and how the Church could be better served by clarity, truth, and genuine unity.
00:00 – Introduction: A Hypothetical Papacy
00:41 – The Biblical Roots of the Papacy (John 21 & Luke 22)
03:09 – The Danger of Being Loved by the World
03:55 – Church Teaching on the Pope’s Role
04:50 – The Four Priorities of the Papal Office
05:13 – Cleaning House: Corruption, Heresy, and Governance
07:13 – Excommunication
08:15 – Liturgical Restoration and Summorum Pontificum
11:03 – What To Do With Fr. Gregory Pine
09:38 – Doctrine and the Need for Theological Clarity
11:47 – Worship, Formality, and the Importance of Ritual
12:175 – Unity Rooted in Truth
Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: pauljernberg.com
Podcast Version: brianholdsworth.libsyn.com
Support the channel by visiting: brianholdsworth.ca/help
What would happen if an ordinary Catholic were suddenly made Pope? In this slightly irreverent exercise, I reflect on what I would do if I were placed in the shoes of the Vicar of Christ. But before getting into that, I unpack what the papacy actually is—its biblical roots, theological purpose, and spiritual priorities.
From Scripture to the scandals, from heresies to the liturgy, and from synodal strategy to simple teaching, this video explores the true role of the Pope and how the Church could be better served by clarity, truth, and genuine unity.
00:00 – Introduction: A Hypothetical Papacy
00:41 – The Biblical Roots of the Papacy (John 21 & Luke 22)
03:09 – The Danger of Being Loved by the World
03:55 – Church Teaching on the Pope’s Role
04:50 – The Four Priorities of the Papal Office
05:13 – Cleaning House: Corruption, Heresy, and Governance
07:13 – Excommunication
08:15 – Liturgical Restoration and Summorum Pontificum
11:03 – What To Do With Fr. Gregory Pine
09:38 – Doctrine and the Need for Theological Clarity
11:47 – Worship, Formality, and the Importance of Ritual
12:175 – Unity Rooted in Truth
Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: pauljernberg.com
Podcast Version: brianholdsworth.libsyn.com
