Directory
People
72 public figures in traditionalist Catholic media, indexed by surname. We cover public roles and public statements only.
Movement
72 people
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- Sohrab AhmariWriter and editor; co-founder of Compact magazineIranian-born Catholic convert, journalist and author, co-founder of Compact magazine and a prominent voice of the postliberal Catholic right.Iranian-born Catholic convert, journalist and author, co-founder of Compact magazine and a prominent voice of the postliberal Catholic right.No analyses yet
- Fr. James AltmanPriest of the Diocese of La Crosse, removed as pastor in 2021; online commentatorWisconsin priest whose 2020 video saying Catholics cannot be Democrats went viral; removed as pastor in 2021, he later declared in a video that Pope Francis was not the…Wisconsin priest whose 2020 video saying Catholics cannot be Democrats went viral; removed as pastor in 2021, he later declared in a video that Pope Francis was not the…No analyses yet
- Raymond ArroyoNews director and lead anchor of EWTN News; host of The World Over; Fox News contributorEWTN News director and host of The World Over, whose 'Papal Posse' panel drew criticism, including from Church leaders, as hostile to Pope Francis. EWTN denies any…EWTN News director and host of The World Over, whose 'Papal Posse' panel drew criticism, including from Church leaders, as hostile to Pope Francis. EWTN denies any…No analyses yet
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- Ann BarnhardtBlogger and podcaster; proponent of the invalid-resignation (benevacantist) thesisAmerican blogger and podcaster who argues that Benedict XVI's 2013 resignation was invalid, a central claim of the position known as benevacantism.American blogger and podcaster who argues that Benedict XVI's 2013 resignation was invalid, a central claim of the position known as benevacantism.No analyses yet
- Stephen BullivantProfessor of theology and the sociology of religion, St Mary's University, London; co-author of Trads (Oxford University Press)Sociologist of religion at St Mary's University, London, co-leading survey research on U.S. Latin Mass Catholics; received by Pope Leo XIV with co-author Stephen…Sociologist of religion at St Mary's University, London, co-leading survey research on U.S. Latin Mass Catholics; received by Pope Leo XIV with co-author Stephen…No analyses yet
- Raymond Leo BurkeCardinal; former Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura and former Archbishop of St. LouisAmerican cardinal and canonist, removed from the Vatican's top court in 2014, who is prominent in the Latin Mass movement; Leo XIV let him offer the old Mass in St.…American cardinal and canonist, removed from the Vatican's top court in 2014, who is prominent in the Latin Mass movement; Leo XIV let him offer the old Mass in St.…No analyses yet
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- Anthony CekadaDeceasedSedevacantist priest and author (1951–2020)American sedevacantist priest and writer, one of nine priests who broke with the SSPX in 1983 and author of Work of Human Hands (2010), a critique of the Mass of Paul…American sedevacantist priest and writer, one of nine priests who broke with the SSPX in 1983 and author of Work of Human Hands (2010), a critique of the Mass of Paul…No analyses yet
- Andrea CionciItalian journalist; author of Codice RatzingerItalian journalist whose 2022 book Codice Ratzinger argues Benedict XVI never validly resigned; he has petitioned the Vatican tribunal and publicly questioned Leo XIV's…Italian journalist whose 2022 book Codice Ratzinger argues Benedict XVI never validly resigned; he has petitioned the Vatican tribunal and publicly questioned Leo XIV's…No analyses yet
- Patrick CoffinPodcaster; host of The Patrick Coffin Show; former host of Catholic Answers LiveFormer Catholic Answers Live host who launched The Patrick Coffin Show; since 2023 he has publicly argued that Pope Francis was an antipope, prompting partners to cut…Former Catholic Answers Live host who launched The Patrick Coffin Show; since 2023 he has publicly argued that Pope Francis was an antipope, prompting partners to cut…No analyses yet
- Stephen CranneyData scientist and sociology lecturer, The Catholic University of America; co-author of Trads (Oxford University Press)Data scientist and sociology lecturer at The Catholic University of America, co-leading survey research on U.S. Latin Mass Catholics; received by Pope Leo XIV in March…Data scientist and sociology lecturer at The Catholic University of America, co-leading survey research on U.S. Latin Mass Catholics; received by Pope Leo XIV in March…No analyses yet
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- Patrick DeneenProfessor of political science, University of Notre Dame; author of Why Liberalism Failed (2018) and Regime Change (2023)Notre Dame political scientist whose books Why Liberalism Failed and Regime Change made him a leading postliberal voice; he rejects the integralist label some critics…Notre Dame political scientist whose books Why Liberalism Failed and Regime Change made him a leading postliberal voice; he rejects the integralist label some critics…No analyses yet
- Michael DimondHead of Most Holy Family Monastery (Fillmore, New York)Head of the sedevacantist Most Holy Family Monastery in Fillmore, New York, which he runs with his brother Peter Dimond; known as "Brother Michael".Head of the sedevacantist Most Holy Family Monastery in Fillmore, New York, which he runs with his brother Peter Dimond; known as "Brother Michael".No analyses yet
- Peter DimondSedevacantist author and debater, Most Holy Family Monastery (Fillmore, New York)Co-leader, with his brother Michael, of the sedevacantist Most Holy Family Monastery in Fillmore, New York; known as "Brother Peter" and for online debates on…Co-leader, with his brother Michael, of the sedevacantist Most Holy Family Monastery in Fillmore, New York; known as "Brother Peter" and for online debates on…No analyses yet
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- Leonard FeeneyDeceasedJesuit priest (d. 1978); central figure in the Saint Benedict Center controversyAmerican Jesuit whose strict reading of "no salvation outside the Church" prompted a 1949 Holy Office letter. Declared excommunicated in 1953 and reconciled in 1972; he…American Jesuit whose strict reading of "no salvation outside the Church" prompted a 1949 Holy Office letter. Declared excommunicated in 1953 and reconciled in 1972; he…No analyses yet
- Bernard FellayBishop of the Society of Saint Pius XSSPX bishop declared excommunicated after the 1988 Écône consecrations (lifted 2009) and again in 2026 for co-consecrating four bishops without papal mandate.SSPX bishop declared excommunicated after the 1988 Écône consecrations (lifted 2009) and again in 2026 for co-consecrating four bishops without papal mandate.No analyses yet
- Christopher A. FerraraLawyer; president of the American Catholic Lawyers Association; columnist for The Remnant and The Fatima CenterAmerican Catholic lawyer who founded the American Catholic Lawyers Association; co-author of The Great Façade and a long-time columnist for The Remnant and The Fatima…American Catholic lawyer who founded the American Catholic Lawyers Association; co-author of The Great Façade and a long-time columnist for The Remnant and The Fatima…No analyses yet
- Timothy FlandersEditor of OnePeterFive; founder of The Meaning of CatholicEditor of OnePeterFive since 2021, founder of the lay apostolate The Meaning of Catholic and author of City of God vs City of Man; in 2026 he publicly retracted earlier…Editor of OnePeterFive since 2021, founder of the lay apostolate The Meaning of Catholic and author of City of God vs City of Man; in 2026 he publicly retracted earlier…No analyses yet
- Nick FuentesLivestreamer and political commentator; leader of the "Groyper" movementAmerican livestreamer who frames his politics in the language of Catholic tradition; the ADL, Catholic writers and others have criticised his statements about Jews as…American livestreamer who frames his politics in the language of Catholic tradition; the ADL, Catholic writers and others have criticised his statements about Jews as…No analyses yet
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- Alfonso de GalarretaBishop of the Society of Saint Pius X; principal consecrator at Écône, 2026SSPX bishop who was principal consecrator of four bishops at Écône on 1 July 2026; declared excommunicated in 1988 (lifted 2009) and again in 2026.SSPX bishop who was principal consecrator of four bishops at Écône on 1 July 2026; declared excommunicated in 1988 (lifted 2009) and again in 2026.No analyses yet
- Matt GaspersWriter, editor and podcaster; former managing editor of Catholic Family NewsTraditionalist Catholic writer and podcaster; managing editor of Catholic Family News from 2017 to 2024 and a contributor to The Fatima Center and OnePeterFive.Traditionalist Catholic writer and podcaster; managing editor of Catholic Family News from 2017 to 2024 and a contributor to The Fatima Center and OnePeterFive.No analyses yet
- Mother Miriam of the Lamb of GodFoundress and prioress of the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Israel's Hope; host of Mother Miriam LiveCatholic convert from Judaism (born Rosalind Moss), foundress of a religious community now in the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, and host of the call-in show Mother Miriam…Catholic convert from Judaism (born Rosalind Moss), foundress of a religious community now in the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, and host of the call-in show Mother Miriam…No analyses yet
- Michael GoldadeBishop of the Society of Saint Pius X (consecrated 1 July 2026)One of four SSPX priests consecrated bishops at Écône on 1 July 2026 without papal mandate; declared excommunicated by the Holy See on 2 July 2026.One of four SSPX priests consecrated bishops at Écône on 1 July 2026 without papal mandate; declared excommunicated by the Holy See on 2 July 2026.No analyses yet
- Timothy GordonAuthor; host of the Rules for Retrogrades podcastAmerican Catholic author and podcaster, host of Rules for Retrogrades since 2019, known for commentary on sex roles and politics and for a 2020 dismissal over a BLM post.American Catholic author and podcaster, host of Rules for Retrogrades since 2019, known for commentary on sex roles and politics and for a 2020 dismissal over a BLM post.No analyses yet
- Nicholas GrunerDeceasedPriest; founder and director of The Fatima Center (d. 2015)Canadian priest who founded the Fatima Crusaders (The Fatima Center) in 1978 and campaigned for a consecration of Russia naming it explicitly. His canonical standing…Canadian priest who founded the Fatima Crusaders (The Fatima Center) in 1978 and campaigned for a consecration of Russia naming it explicitly. His canonical standing…No analyses yet
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- Kennedy HallAuthor; host of Mere Tradition with Kennedy HallOntario-based Catholic author and podcaster, host of Mere Tradition, known for his book SSPX: The Defence and for defending the Society of St. Pius X.Ontario-based Catholic author and podcaster, host of Mere Tradition, known for his book SSPX: The Defence and for defending the Society of St. Pius X.No analyses yet
- Marc HanappierBishop of the Society of Saint Pius X (consecrated 1 July 2026)One of four SSPX priests consecrated bishops at Écône on 1 July 2026 without papal mandate; declared excommunicated by the Holy See on 2 July 2026.One of four SSPX priests consecrated bishops at Écône on 1 July 2026 without papal mandate; declared excommunicated by the Holy See on 2 July 2026.No analyses yet
- Michael HichbornPresident of the Lepanto InstitutePresident of the Lepanto Institute and former American Life League staffer, known for reports alleging that Catholic Relief Services funds or runs…President of the Lepanto Institute and former American Life League staffer, known for reports alleging that Catholic Relief Services funds or runs…No analyses yet
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- Paul KramerInactiveAuthor on Fatima and the papacy, known as "Fr. Paul Kramer"Author known as "Fr. Paul Kramer" who edited The Devil's Final Battle on Fatima; critics Salza and Siscoe say he later argued Pope Francis was not a legitimate pope.Author known as "Fr. Paul Kramer" who edited The Devil's Final Battle on Fatima; critics Salza and Siscoe say he later argued Pope Francis was not a legitimate pope.No analyses yet
- Peter KwasniewskiAuthor and speaker on liturgy; founder of Os Justi Press; writer of the newsletter Tradition & SanityAmerican Catholic writer, composer and speaker who argues for the traditional Latin Mass; a founding faculty member of Wyoming Catholic College, he has worked…American Catholic writer, composer and speaker who argues for the traditional Latin Mass; a founding faculty member of Wyoming Catholic College, he has worked…No analyses yet
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- Michel-Louis Guérard des LauriersDeceasedFrench Dominican theologian (1898–1988); author of the Cassiciacum thesisFrench Dominican theologian (1898–1988) who set out the sedeprivationist "Cassiciacum thesis" in 1979; consecrated a bishop by Archbishop Ngô Đình Thục in 1981.French Dominican theologian (1898–1988) who set out the sedeprivationist "Cassiciacum thesis" in 1979; consecrated a bishop by Archbishop Ngô Đình Thục in 1981.No analyses yet
- Marcel LefebvreDeceasedArchbishop; founder of the Society of Saint Pius X (1905–1991)French missionary archbishop (1905–1991) who founded the Society of Saint Pius X in 1970 and was declared excommunicated after consecrating four bishops without papal…French missionary archbishop (1905–1991) who founded the Society of Saint Pius X in 1970 and was declared excommunicated after consecrating four bishops without papal…No analyses yet
- Mike LewisWriter; founding managing editor of Where Peter IsAmerican Catholic writer, founding managing editor of Where Peter Is, a site founded in 2018 to answer critics of Pope Francis; he writes frequent rebuttals of…American Catholic writer, founding managing editor of Where Peter Is, a site founded in 2018 to answer critics of Pope Francis; he writes frequent rebuttals of…No analyses yet
- Michael LoftonHost of Reason & Theology; authorCatholic apologist and host of the Reason & Theology YouTube show since 2019, a frequent critic of traditionalist commentators such as Taylor Marshall and of…Catholic apologist and host of the Reason & Theology YouTube show since 2019, a frequent critic of traditionalist commentators such as Taylor Marshall and of…No analyses yet
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- Taylor MarshallAuthor; host of the Dr. Taylor Marshall Podcast; founder of the New Saint Thomas InstituteAmerican Catholic author and YouTube podcaster, a former Episcopal priest, known for the 2019 book Infiltration and for public criticism of Church leaders.American Catholic author and YouTube podcaster, a former Episcopal priest, known for the 2019 book Infiltration and for public criticism of Church leaders.No analyses yet
- Michael J. MattEditor of The Remnant; founder of Remnant TV and host of The Remnant UndergroundEditor of the traditionalist newspaper The Remnant since 1994, founder of Remnant TV and co-founder of the Catholic Identity Conference; a critic of Francis who has…Editor of the traditionalist newspaper The Remnant since 1994, founder of Remnant TV and co-founder of the Catholic Identity Conference; a critic of Francis who has…No analyses yet
- Roberto de MatteiHistorian; president of the Lepanto Foundation; director of Corrispondenza Romana and Radici CristianeItalian Catholic historian and author who directs the news agency Corrispondenza Romana and presides over the Lepanto Foundation; a prominent traditionalist voice in…Italian Catholic historian and author who directs the news agency Corrispondenza Romana and presides over the Lepanto Foundation; a prominent traditionalist voice in…No analyses yet
- Brian M. McCallLaw professor; editor-in-chief of Catholic Family News (2018–2025)University of Oklahoma law professor who was editor-in-chief of the traditionalist monthly Catholic Family News from 2018 until its closure with the December 2025 issue.University of Oklahoma law professor who was editor-in-chief of the traditionalist monthly Catholic Family News from 2018 until its closure with the December 2025 issue.No analyses yet
- Diane MontagnaJournalist in Rome accredited to the Holy See; author of a Substack newsletter on the ChurchAmerican journalist in Rome covering the Vatican, formerly with LifeSiteNews and Aleteia; in July 2025 she published excerpts of the CDF's report on its 2020 survey of…American journalist in Rome covering the Vatican, formerly with LifeSiteNews and Aleteia; in July 2025 she published excerpts of the CDF's report on its 2020 survey of…No analyses yet
- Robert MoynihanFounder and editor-in-chief of Inside the Vatican magazine; author of Finding ViganòVatican journalist who founded Inside the Vatican in 1993 and wrote Finding Viganò, a book based on conversations with Archbishop Viganò, whose statements his outlet…Vatican journalist who founded Inside the Vatican in 1993 and wrote Finding Viganò, a book based on conversations with Archbishop Viganò, whose statements his outlet…No analyses yet
- Gerhard Ludwig MüllerCardinal; prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (2012–2017)German cardinal and former doctrine prefect who defends wider freedom for the older Mass and criticises Traditionis custodes, but called the 2026 SSPX consecrations…German cardinal and former doctrine prefect who defends wider freedom for the older Mass and criticises Traditionis custodes, but called the 2026 SSPX consecrations…No analyses yet
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- Plinio Corrêa de OliveiraDeceasedBrazilian Catholic writer and activist; founder of the TFP (1908–1995)Brazilian Catholic writer, legislator and activist (1908–1995), author of Revolution and Counter-Revolution and founder in 1960 of the Brazilian TFP (Tradition, Family…Brazilian Catholic writer, legislator and activist (1908–1995), author of Revolution and Counter-Revolution and founder in 1960 of the Brazilian TFP (Tradition, Family…No analyses yet
- Candace OwensPolitical commentator and podcasterAmerican political commentator and podcaster received into the Catholic Church in April 2024; her conversion and her statements on Jews have been widely debated in…American political commentator and podcaster received into the Catholic Church in April 2024; her conversion and her statements on Jews have been widely debated in…No analyses yet
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- Davide PagliaraniSuperior General of the Society of Saint Pius XSuperior general of the SSPX who announced and carried out the 2026 episcopal consecrations at Écône and rejects the Holy See's resulting penalties as unjust and invalid.Superior general of the SSPX who announced and carried out the 2026 episcopal consecrations at Écône and rejects the Holy See's resulting penalties as unjust and invalid.No analyses yet
- Gladden PappinPolitical theorist; co-founder of American Affairs and Postliberal Order; head of the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (2023–2026)American postliberal political theorist and co-founder of Postliberal Order who led the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs from 2023 until his resignation in…American postliberal political theorist and co-founder of Postliberal Order who led the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs from 2023 until his resignation in…No analyses yet
- Frank PavoneNational director of Priests for Life; former EWTN host; dismissed from the clerical state in 2022Anti-abortion activist and former EWTN host who leads Priests for Life; the Vatican dismissed him from the clerical state in 2022. He now writes political commentary.Anti-abortion activist and former EWTN host who leads Priests for Life; the Vatican dismissed him from the clerical state in 2022. He now writes political commentary.No analyses yet
- Chad PecknoldAssociate professor of systematic theology, The Catholic University of America (on leave); DHS public-outreach official since 2026Catholic University of America theologian and Postliberal Order co-founder; in 2026 he took leave to join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in a public-outreach…Catholic University of America theologian and Postliberal Order co-founder; in 2026 he took leave to join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in a public-outreach…No analyses yet
- Edward PentinVatican journalist and author; senior contributor, National Catholic Register; co-founder, College of Cardinals ReportRome-based Catholic journalist and author of The Rigging of a Vatican Synod? and The Next Pope; senior contributor to the National Catholic Register and co-founder of…Rome-based Catholic journalist and author of The Rigging of a Vatican Synod? and The Next Pope; senior contributor to the National Catholic Register and co-founder of…No analyses yet
- Mark PivarunasSuperior general of the Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen (CMRI); sedevacantist bishopChicago-born bishop, superior general of the sedevacantist CMRI since 1989; consecrated in 1991 at Mount Saint Michael, Spokane, by Moisés Carmona.Chicago-born bishop, superior general of the sedevacantist CMRI since 1989; consecrated in 1991 at Mount Saint Michael, Spokane, by Moisés Carmona.No analyses yet
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- Fr. Chad RippergerPriest and exorcist; founder of the Society of the Most Sorrowful Mother (Doloran Fathers)American priest and exorcist, ordained for the FSSP in 1997, founder of the Doloran Fathers in the Archdiocese of Denver, whose talks circulate widely via Sensus…American priest and exorcist, ordained for the FSSP in 1997, founder of the Doloran Fathers in the Archdiocese of Denver, whose talks circulate widely via Sensus…No analyses yet
- Arthur RocheCardinal; Prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the SacramentsCardinal Arthur Roche heads the Vatican dicastery for divine worship, which applies Traditionis custodes; in July 2026 he said publicly that Leo XIV would not change it.Cardinal Arthur Roche heads the Vatican dicastery for divine worship, which applies Traditionis custodes; in July 2026 he said publicly that Leo XIV would not change it.No analyses yet
- Jesse RomeroLay evangelist; co-host of The Terry and Jesse Show and host of Jesus 911Bilingual Catholic lay evangelist and retired Los Angeles sheriff's deputy who co-hosts The Terry and Jesse Show on Virgin Most Powerful Radio and writes on spiritual…Bilingual Catholic lay evangelist and retired Los Angeles sheriff's deputy who co-hosts The Terry and Jesse Show on Virgin Most Powerful Radio and writes on spiritual…No analyses yet
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- John SalzaAttorney, Catholic apologist and author; co-author of True or False Pope?American attorney and apologist, a former 32nd-degree Freemason, who co-wrote the 2015 anti-sedevacantist book True or False Pope? with Robert Siscoe.American attorney and apologist, a former 32nd-degree Freemason, who co-wrote the 2015 anti-sedevacantist book True or False Pope? with Robert Siscoe.No analyses yet
- Eric SammonsEditor-in-chief of Crisis Magazine; executive director of Crisis Publications; host of Crisis PointEditor-in-chief of Crisis Magazine since 2021 and executive director of Crisis Publications, which owns OnePeterFive; host of the Crisis Point podcast and a critic of…Editor-in-chief of Crisis Magazine since 2021 and executive director of Crisis Publications, which owns OnePeterFive; host of the Crisis Point podcast and a critic of…No analyses yet
- Donald SanbornBishop; rector of Most Holy Trinity Seminary; superior general of the Roman Catholic InstituteAmerican bishop, ordained a priest by Archbishop Lefebvre in 1975 and consecrated in 2002 by Robert McKenna. He is known for advocating sedeprivationism and leads Most…American bishop, ordained a priest by Archbishop Lefebvre in 1975 and consecrated in 2002 by Robert McKenna. He is known for advocating sedeprivationism and leads Most…No analyses yet
- Robert SarahCardinal; prefect emeritus of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the SacramentsGuinean cardinal who led the Vatican's liturgy office from 2014 to 2021; his calls for ad orientem worship and criticism of Traditionis custodes are frequently reported…Guinean cardinal who led the Vatican's liturgy office from 2014 to 2021; his calls for ad orientem worship and criticism of Traditionis custodes are frequently reported…No analyses yet
- Athanasius SchneiderAuxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Mary in Astana, KazakhstanAuxiliary bishop in Astana, Kazakhstan, and author who defends the traditional Latin Mass; he proposed to Leo XIV an apostolic constitution on it and argued the SSPX…Auxiliary bishop in Astana, Kazakhstan, and author who defends the traditional Latin Mass; he proposed to Leo XIV an apostolic constitution on it and argued the SSPX…No analyses yet
- Pascal SchreiberBishop of the Society of Saint Pius X (consecrated 1 July 2026)One of four SSPX priests consecrated bishops at Écône on 1 July 2026 without papal mandate; declared excommunicated by the Holy See on 2 July 2026.One of four SSPX priests consecrated bishops at Écône on 1 July 2026 without papal mandate; declared excommunicated by the Holy See on 2 July 2026.No analyses yet
- Joseph ShawChairman, Latin Mass Society of England and Wales; President, International Federation Una VoceBritish Catholic philosopher who chairs the Latin Mass Society and has led Una Voce International since 2021; he publicly disagreed with the SSPX's 2026 consecrations.British Catholic philosopher who chairs the Latin Mass Society and has led Una Voce International since 2021; he publicly disagreed with the SSPX's 2026 consecrations.No analyses yet
- Robert SiscoeAuthor; co-author of True or False Pope?Traditionalist writer who co-wrote True or False Pope? (2015) with John Salza and has written in The Remnant on whether and how a pope could lose office through heresy.Traditionalist writer who co-wrote True or False Pope? (2015) with John Salza and has written in The Remnant on whether and how a pope could lose office through heresy.No analyses yet
- Michel Poinsinet de SivryBishop of the Society of Saint Pius X (consecrated 1 July 2026)One of four SSPX priests consecrated bishops at Écône on 1 July 2026 without papal mandate; declared excommunicated by the Holy See on 2 July 2026.One of four SSPX priests consecrated bishops at Écône on 1 July 2026 without papal mandate; declared excommunicated by the Holy See on 2 July 2026.No analyses yet
- Steve SkojecWriter; founder and former publisher of OnePeterFiveWriter who founded the traditionalist site OnePeterFive in 2014 and handed it to Crisis Publications in 2021 after writing publicly about a crisis of faith; now…Writer who founded the traditionalist site OnePeterFive in 2014 and handed it to Crisis Publications in 2021 after writing publicly about a crisis of faith; now…No analyses yet
- Joseph StricklandFormer Bishop of Tyler, Texas (2012–2023); founder of the Pillars of Faith apostolateFormer bishop of Tyler, Texas, removed by Pope Francis in November 2023; now publishes letters, statements and podcasts through his Pillars of Faith apostolate.Former bishop of Tyler, Texas, removed by Pope Francis in November 2023; now publishes letters, statements and podcasts through his Pillars of Faith apostolate.No analyses yet
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- Aldo Maria ValliJournalist and author; former RAI Vatican correspondent; editor of the blog Duc in altumItalian journalist and former Vatican correspondent for RAI's Tg3 and Tg1 who since 2016 has run Duc in altum, a blog that hosts voices from Catholic traditionalism.Italian journalist and former Vatican correspondent for RAI's Tg3 and Tg1 who since 2016 has run Duc in altum, a blog that hosts voices from Catholic traditionalism.No analyses yet
- Adrian VermeuleProfessor at Harvard Law School; author of Common Good Constitutionalism (2022)Harvard Law School professor and 2016 convert to Catholicism who proposed "common-good constitutionalism" in 2020; often described as the best-known intellectual…Harvard Law School professor and 2016 convert to Catholicism who proposed "common-good constitutionalism" in 2020; often described as the best-known intellectual…No analyses yet
- Carlo Maria ViganòTitular archbishop of Ulpiana; former apostolic nuncio to the United States (2011–2016)Former papal nuncio to the U.S. whose 2018 McCarrick 'testimony' and later statements against Francis and Vatican II led to a 2024 declaration of excommunication for…Former papal nuncio to the U.S. whose 2018 McCarrick 'testimony' and later statements against Francis and Vatican II led to a 2024 declaration of excommunication for…No analyses yet
- Michael VorisInactiveFounder and former president of St. Michael's Media / Church MilitantFounder of St. Michael's Media and its Church Militant video and news service; resigned in November 2023 after the board cited a morality-clause breach. The outlet…Founder of St. Michael's Media and its Church Militant video and news service; resigned in November 2023 after the board cited a morality-clause breach. The outlet…No analyses yet
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- Edmund WaldsteinCistercian monk of Stift Heiligenkreuz (Pater Edmund Waldstein, O.Cist.); lecturer in moral theologyCistercian monk of Heiligenkreuz Abbey and lecturer in moral theology, known as a leading theorist of Catholic integralism through The Josias and his blog Sancrucensis.Cistercian monk of Heiligenkreuz Abbey and lecturer in moral theology, known as a leading theorist of Catholic integralism through The Josias and his blog Sancrucensis.No analyses yet
- John-Henry WestenCo-founder, president and CEO of LifeSiteNews; host of The John-Henry Westen ShowCo-founder of LifeSiteNews (1997) and host of The John-Henry Westen Show; briefly removed as CEO by a board vote in July 2025 and reinstated ten days later.Co-founder of LifeSiteNews (1997) and host of The John-Henry Westen Show; briefly removed as CEO by a board vote in July 2025 and reinstated ten days later.No analyses yet
- Richard WilliamsonDeceasedBishop consecrated by Archbishop Lefebvre in 1988; expelled from the SSPX in 2012 (d. 2025)British bishop consecrated by Archbishop Lefebvre in 1988 whose 2009 Holocaust denial led to a German conviction; expelled from the SSPX in 2012, he died in January 2025.British bishop consecrated by Archbishop Lefebvre in 1988 whose 2009 Holocaust denial led to a German conviction; expelled from the SSPX in 2012, he died in January 2025.No analyses yet