April 24, 2025
Electing a New Pope
How does the Catholic Church go about electing a new pope? In this episode, we'll break down the process, including its history and what to expect this year.
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April 24, 2025
How does the Catholic Church go about electing a new pope? In this episode, we'll break down the process, including its history and what to expect this year.
April 21, 2025
Pope Francis has died and gone to his eternal reward. We'll look back at his papacy and forward to the upcoming conclave.
April 15, 2025
Today's Catholic can face the same temptation as Judas: break communion with Jesus because the Lord doesn't overcome evil as quickly as we expect.
April 10, 2025
Both Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy claim to be the "true Church" and both have apostolic roots. So why choose Catholicism over Eastern Orthodoxy?
April 8, 2025
The man accused in a recent murder of a Kansas priest is linked to radical traditionalist viewpoints. Can radical traditionalism lead to violence?
April 3, 2025
Dr. Peter Kwasniewski argues that the Novus Ordo Mass should be discarded and the traditional Latin Mass should become the norm again in the Roman Catholic Church. We'll explore how he came to that conclusion after decades of study.
April 1, 2025
We're in the midst of a true technological and cultural revolution with the advent of real-world artificial intelligence. Most people are focused on the economic impact of AI, but as Catholics we need to look deeper. What are the benefits of this amazing technology and what are the drawbacks?
March 27, 2025
We talk with former MLB reporter and current Catholic author Kevin Wells about the intersection of America's pastime and Catholicism.
March 25, 2025
The Vatican announced the next phase of the Synodality process: an "ecclesial assembly" in 2028. Will this be in effect a new ecumenical council?
March 18, 2025
A new report argues that proclaiming "Christ is King" online has been hijacked by "extremists." Should Catholics therefore stop using the phrase?
March 13, 2025
With data showing that Mass attendance is dropping, but attendance at the TLM growing, why don't bishops look to the TLM as a solution to this problem?
March 11, 2025
Efficiency rather than reverence seems to be the priority at many Catholic parishes, leading to the rise of EMHC armies. Would it really be so bad if a Mass lasted more than an hour?
March 4, 2025
The new Pew Survey should be a wakeup call for all Catholics: we are losing members at an alarming rate. What can be done to reverse the tide?
February 27, 2025
Many progressive Catholics argue that opposition to government aid programs violates our obligation to help the poor. Are they right? And what exactly is our duty to the poor?
February 25, 2025
Pope Francis might be nearing the end of his earthly life; what will the next conclave be like?
February 20, 2025
We'll look at the origins of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), where it fits theologically in the structure of the Church, why it is suing the federal government, and what should be its future.
February 13, 2025
There's a lot of confusion among Catholics regarding our obligations to the pope. Do we have to agree with everything he says? Must we implement his political views? Are we allowed to ignore him? We'll break down exactly when we must adhere to the pope's views and when we don't have to.
February 11, 2025
Progressive Catholics have always had a suspicion and distrust of Catholic converts. Now that's become full-blown hatred as converts work to dismantle their failed project to remake Catholicism in the image of the world.
February 6, 2025
President Trump suggested that the United States could "take over" the Gaza Strip, and that all current inhabitants would be forced to leave. What should a Catholic think about the morality of such a plan?
February 4, 2025
Catholics dominate the new Trump Administration, but these aren't your father's progressive Catholics. They're young, they're conservative, and they're ready to defend the Faith.