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This turbulent priest

This turbulent priest

By: Father Ed Tomlinson
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The musings, interviews, ravings and opinions of a Catholic priest looking out on the world as the Western Empire crumbles© 2026 This turbulent priest Art Christianity Spirituality
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  • A blessing too far: when ecumenism forgets truth
    Apr 28 2026

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    In this week's episode I ponder the scandal that was caused when the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullaly, gave an apparent blessing in the basilica of St Peter in Rome and, more alarmingly, when a Catholic prelate appeared to accept it. Has ecumenism gone too far? Are we in danger of putting carts before horses? Do we cause confusion when we pretend to be more united than we actually are?

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    All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate.

    The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

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    38 mins
  • When Popes and Presidents clash!
    Apr 21 2026

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    In this week's episode I ponder the recent spat between Pope Leo and President Trump and try to ponder not only what caused it but also what the solution to such conflict might be...

    Support the show

    You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link

    https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974

    Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'

    All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate.

    The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

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    41 mins
  • Vatican backs the Ordinariate
    Apr 14 2026

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    In this week's episode I ponder a wonderful document, produced by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith, which explores the patrimony of the Ordinariate and examines how it is working on the ground. It is essentially a huge boost to those of us in the Ordinariate as it represents indisputable backing from Rome as regards the work we are doing.

    Support the show

    You can now support me on patreon. Just follow this link

    https://www.patreon.com/Thisturbulentpriest1974

    Or visit patreon.com and search for 'Ed Tomlinson'

    All views on this podcast are my own personal views and do not represent the views of the wider church or the Ordinariate.

    The parish website http://tunbridgewells-ordinariate.com

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    38 mins
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