3. Vatican II & Eastern Catholic Churches

This week Simone Rizkallah and James O’Reilly talk to Canon Lawyer Nicole Delaney on Orientalium Ecclesiarum, a short decree from the Second Vatican Council on the Eastern Churches! This decree was the inspiration behind the Eastern Code of Canon Law—we do realize that inviting a canon lawyer to join us as our first special guest was a very Roman thing to do! Beyond Rome is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and a variety of other media platforms!⬆️ LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE ⬆️ _______________________ Timestamps:3:35— Eastern Catholics are not Eastern Orthodox 5:11—Churches are not rites —language matters14:34—It's complicated—legal and pastoral challenges18:52—Valid but illegal confirmations 20:46—The message of OE is Be okay with who you are: An Eastern Catholic!_______________________  Giving to Philos Catholic: If you've enjoyed this podcast, then please consider supporting our work! You can mark your gift for "Beyond Rome" through our giving page (see link below). Give here ➡️ https://raisedonors.com/philosproject/give-philos-catholic_______________________ Follow Philos Catholic: ➡️ Website: https://philosproject.org/catholic  ➡️ Instagram: / philoscatholic➡️ X: / philoscatholic_______________________Resources:➡️ Link to Orientalium Ecclesiarum ➡️ Link to Simone's ChurchPop article➡️ Click here to view the 24 Catholic ChurchesSupport Philos Catholic