equipping and resourcing evangelical leaders to understand Roman Catholic theology and practice, to educate the evangelical Church and communicate the Gospel
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Is Rome's sensus fidei ("sense of the faith") simply another way of affirming the priesthood of all believers?
Episode 99 explores where the similarities end, why evangelicals find the concept attractive, and why authority remains the key issue.
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The Vatican's theology chief wants a new "Christic Enlightenment."
What is it?
▪️ Theology engaging science
▪️ Faith reclaiming public space
▪️ Thomism for the AI age
Dr. Leonardo De Chirico offers an evangelical response. Read Vatican File 256: vaticanfiles.org/en/2026/06/…
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Why does the Reformation still matter today? On Emet Ministries' YouTube channel, Clay Kannard (Reformanda Initiative) joins Christian Barrett to unpack the discussions that are still crucial for the Church today.
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Is Pope Leo a quiet diplomat, a strategic bridge-builder, or something else entirely?
Read and share Vatican File 255 by Dr. Leonardo De Chirico with someone seeking to better understand today’s Vatican.
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How do evangelicals faithfully live and witness in places where they are often misunderstood, marginalized, or viewed with suspicion?
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What should churches look for before sending someone to the mission field?
Part of our video series on missions, church planting, and gospel ministry in Roman Catholic contexts.
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Is simply having a “gospel presence” enough or should missions aim toward planting healthy local churches?
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In this short Q&A with Leonardo De Chirico and Missionary.com, we discuss how missionaries and churches can help new believers from Roman Catholic backgrounds understand true gospel assurance in Christ alone.
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Leonardo De Chirico joins Missionary.com for a special Q&A series answering key questions related to Roman Catholicism, missions, the gospel, and ministry in Italy.
Watch here: youtu.be/rQx5jepIFaw?si=YNnF…
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Is there really a difference between veneration and worship?
This article examines the Roman Catholic distinction between dulia and latria and asks whether it’s biblically and historically defensible.
Read the full piece here: reformandainitiative.org/res…
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Rome isn’t attracting everyone for the same reason.
🇺🇸 Tradition & doctrine
🇪🇺 Politics & global influence
Same Rome. Different appeal.
New Vatican File by Dr. Leonardo De Chirico:
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“Old is good… unless it’s bad.”
Dr. Shawn Wright joins us to unpack theological retrieval, the pull toward Rome, and why Scripture not tradition must be our final authority.
This is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Listen now here: reformandainitiative.buzzspr…
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The KitKat heist? Complicated.
Vatican II? Even more so.
Dr. Leonardo De Chirico explains what’s really going on and why it matters in this month's Vatican File!
#253 here: vaticanfiles.org/en/2026/04/…
#Theology #VaticanII #ChurchHistory #BiblicalTruth #Evangelicals #Reformanda
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Same words. Different worlds.
Reid Karr explores how modern Roman Catholic missions redefine key terms and why understanding those shifts matters for the clarity of the gospel.
Read now: missionary.com/articles/unce…
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Throughout church history, physical objects have been treated as sacred.
But what does Scripture say about this?
In Episode 97, we take a closer look at relics in Roman Catholicism and why this topic matters for gospel clarity today.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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The Rome Scholars & Leaders Network is a unique opportunity for evangelical leaders and scholars to study Roman Catholicism in its historic center and engage it with biblical clarity.
🎯 Applications open for 2026.
🔗 Learn more: reformandainitiative.org/rsl…
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Why does Roman Catholicism venerate relics?
Vatican Files #252 examines the history and theology of relics and what they reveal about Rome’s understanding of grace and mediation.
Read VF252: vaticanfiles.org/en/2026/03/…
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Episode 96 is live! Join us as we explore the coming “Omega Point” and why 2033 matters for every believer.
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Mary: Honored or Overstated?
🎙️ Leo De Chirico breaks it down biblically and clearly.
Listen now: podomatic.com/podcasts/jwalk…
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🎙️ Behind the scenes at the Reformanda Initiative Podcast
Three hosts. Thoughtful theology. Honest conversations—recorded in Rome.
Big questions deserve careful answers.
🎧 Listen to the Reformanda Initiative Podcast: reformandainitiative.buzzspr…
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