#12453 Was the Papacy Supposed to Be Ongoing? Mary and OCIA - Karlo Broussard

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🗓️ 11 November 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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“Was the Papacy Supposed to Be Ongoing?” This episode explores the evidence supporting Peter’s position as the Church’s leader and its continuation after his death. Additionally, we address how to explain purgatory to someone in OCIA, the belief in Mary’s perpetual virginity, and the Vatican’s clarification on Mary’s role as co-redemptrix.

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Questions Covered:

04:10 – Catholics believe that Jesus made Peter the leader of the Church. And some Protestants might even concede this. But what evidence do have to show that Jesus intended this leadership role to continue after Peter died?
13:59 – What’s the best way to explain purgatory to my wife who is in OCIA?
22:26 – Why do Catholics believe Mary was a perpetual virgin? What resources do you recommend on the Early Church?
30:32 – Why did the Vatican need to put out a letter saying Mary wasn’t a co-redemptrix?
38:25 – Why do Catholics call the Mass a sacrifice
52:20 – Why is it ok to only take the host at mass?

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