EPISODE · Jan 8, 2025 · 29 MIN
'Not the Pope, just Bergoglio'? Bishop who survived communism weighs in
from The John-Henry Westen Show
Archbishop Jan Pavel Lenga is a former bishop in Kazakhstan known for his outspoken criticism of Pope Francis and the modern Catholic Church. Today we take a deep-dive into his early life under communism, his secret ordination as a priest, and his rise through the Church hierarchy.Lenga has fearlessly denounced modern ideologies, clergy complacency, and deviations from Catholic tradition. Lenga is a staunch defender of Apostolic Catholicism, unafraid in the pursuit of truth. He has taken a bold stance on Pope Francis’ legitimacy, quoting his scathing remarks and detailing his removal of Francis' name from prayers during Mass—giving rise to thought-provoking questions about leadership, tradition, and the future of Catholicism.U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ ****Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenews John-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Archbishop Jan Pavel Lenga is a former bishop in Kazakhstan known for his outspoken criticism of Pope Francis and the modern Catholic Church. Today we take a deep-dive into his early life under communism, his secret ordination as a priest, and his rise through the Church hierarchy.Lenga has fearlessly denounced modern ideologies, clergy complacency, and deviations from Catholic tradition. Lenga is a staunch defender of Apostolic Catholicism, unafraid in the pursuit of truth. He has taken a bold stance on Pope Francis’ legitimacy, quoting his scathing remarks and detailing his removal of Francis' name from prayers during Mass—giving rise to thought-provoking questions about leadership, tradition, and the future of Catholicism.U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ ****Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenews John-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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