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Since 1982, Crisis Magazine has been America's leading source for Catholic perspectives on religion, culture, and politics. Join editor-in-chief Eric Sammons and leading Catholics on "The Crisis Point."

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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.

April 21, 2025

The Death of Pope Francis

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

Don’t Be Judas

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 3, 2025

My Journey to TLM Maximalism (Guest: Peter Kwasniewski)

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

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love AI

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 25, 2025

Vatican III Incoming?

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 11, 2025

EMHC’s and the McDonald’s Mass

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

Catholics Are Abandoning the Church

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

Outsourcing Our Duty to the Poor

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 20, 2025

The USCCB Should Be Disbanded

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

What is a Catholic’s Duty to the Pope?

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

Why Do Progressive Catholics Hate Converts?

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

Occupying Gaza Would be Catastrophic and Immoral

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 in the Trump Administration

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.

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