Episode 3772: Sede Vacante: Is the Papal Chair Vacant? Griff Ruby on Vatican II & the Catholic Church

Is the papal chair truly occupied — or could it have been vacant for decades?It’s a question that challenges some of the most fundamental assumptions about the modern Catholic Church.Our guest is author and theologian Griff Ruby, whose two-volume Sede Vacante! series takes an extensive look at Catholic doctrine, Church authority, Vatican II and the controversial theological position known as sedevacantism.Ruby examines sixteen areas of Catholic doctrine and asks whether what has happened within the Church since Vatican II can be reconciled with its traditional teachings.Raised without a religious upbringing, Ruby’s own search for answers eventually led him to Christianity, Catholicism and ultimately Traditional Catholicism.So what does he believe happened to the Catholic Church? What role did Vatican II play? And what does Sede Vacante — literally, “vacant chair” — mean for Catholics today?We’ll ask Griff Ruby. He joins us on This Week in America.This Week in America with Ric Bratton features conversations with authors, experts and newsmakers from across the country and around the world. Hosted by veteran broadcaster Ric Bratton, the program brings listeners informative and thought-provoking interviews covering books, health, history, current issues, personal development and more.Listen to This Week in America and discover compelling authors, fascinating books and conversations that inform, inspire and make you think.In this conversation, Ric and Griff explore challenging questions surrounding Vatican II, Lumen Gentium, papal succession, Catholic doctrine, Traditional Catholicism and the identity and authority of the modern Catholic Church.Whether listeners agree with Ruby’s conclusions or reject them, Sede Vacante! raises fundamental questions about faith, tradition, authority and what it means for the Catholic Church to remain the same Church throughout history.https://mrubipetrus.comYoutube tags (inserted in the tag field) Griff Ruby, Sede Vacante, Sede Vacante Griff Ruby, sedevacantism, sedevacantist, Catholic Church, Vatican II, Second Vatican Council, Lumen Gentium, Traditional Catholicism, Catholic theology, Catholic doctrine, Catholic ecclesiology, papal succession, papacy, Pope Francis, Catholic tradition, Catholic faith, Catholic history, modern Catholic Church, traditional Catholics, religious books, Christian theology, This Week in America, Ric Bratton, author interviewKeywords: Griff Ruby, Sede Vacante, Sede Vacante Griff Ruby, sedevacantism, sedevacantist, Catholic Church, Vatican II, Second Vatican Council, Lumen Gentium, Traditional Catholicism, traditional Catholics, Catholic theology, Catholic doctrine, Catholic ecclesiology, papal succession, papacy, Catholic tradition, Catholic faith, Catholic history, Church authority, modern Catholic Church, religious books, Christian theology, Christianity, author interview, book interview, Ric Bratton, This Week in America