VIDEO: Michael Matt's reasoned response to the election of Leo XIV

On reflection, we should probably have waited for Michael Matt, editor of The Remnant newspaper, to weigh in before we ran the video with John-Henry Westen. But Mr Matt's video didn't drop until about two hours ago, and were in a rush to put something up ASAP. Not that we think Mr Westen was wrong in what he said. It's just that rushing to judgment is a mistake, more often than not. 

The main point of Mr Matt's video -- only twelve minutes, so watch the whole thing! -- is that we ought not to judge Pope Leo XIV by what he said and did in the past. Let's wait and see what he does. He may well be lifted up by "the grace of office", and change his views on certain matters of faith and how we practise it. He might even have the Damascene conversion which Walt mentioned earlier. 

Let us pray to St. Joseph for Holy Mother Church. St. Joseph, husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus, you have been charged with the protection of the universal Church. Guide and protect the people of God walking toward fullness of life. Lead all Christians to unity in the same faith. Obtain for the Holy Father, for all our bishops, and for all the faithful, the graces of enlightenment and strength.