A strange week for Pope Francis, a thought about approach Pride Month, and more!

Podcast notes: Progressive Catholicism losing hope: A rare candid acknowledgment that this pontificate is a failure The myth of progressive Catholicism: Not even the will of God can keep the culture wars out of the Vatican Something is very wrong in an Argentine diocese Did Pope say seminaries should not admit homosexuals? Pope Francis never intended to offend: 'Room for everyone in the Church' The title of my Substack (Leila’s) — and why we chose it as our family motto (and no, ‘them’ is not the kids!) We would love you to receive Happy Despite Them in your inbox! Please consider becoming a subscriber! Find more from Phil here: Catholic Culture Find more from Leila here: Like Mother, Like Daughter Get full access to Happy Despite Them at leilamarielawler.substack.com/subscribe