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EWTN’s weekly one-hour discussion of current events in the Church, politics, and culture, from a Catholic perspective. Covering the underreported stories and clarifying the Church's position on key teachings, with a focus on the laity's needs and concerns. Hosted by Montse Alvarado.

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    Artificial Intelligence, Georgia Martyrs, and Sacred Heart Consecration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 55:53


    A warning about the "transhumanist" ideology shaping today the A.I. revolution. PLUS, how Catholics can prepare for the U.S. bishops' upcoming consecration of America to the Sacred Heart.

    Pope Leo XIV Releases "Magnifica Humanitas"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2026 57:38


    Pope Leo XIV presents his first papal encyclical on A.I. Plus, we take you to the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage kickoff in St. Augustine, Florida.

    Awaiting Pope Leo XIV's First Encyclical on A.I.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2026 56:48


    Bishop Barron on Religious Liberty Commission; plus, how Catholic schools can better include students with disabilities.

    How Rerum Novarum Shapes Pope Leo XIV's Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 55:09


    The legacy of Rerum Novarum 135 years later and meet the Benedictine monk Pope Leo XIV just appointed as U.S. bishop.

    One Year of Pope Leo XIV

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 54:50


    Celebrating one year of Pope Leo XIV - including interviews with his brother, fellow Augustinians, and everyday Catholics.

    Pope Leo's Peru: An EWTN News Special Report

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 57:50


    EWTN News presents Pope Leo's Peru, a one-hour special report by Jonathan Liedl examining the missionary roots of Pope Leo XIV's ministry. Filmed on location in northern Peru, the program highlights Pope Leo's years of pastoral services as a missionary in rural Chulucanas, a pastor in the port city of Trujillo, and bishop of the diocese of Chiclayo. Through first-hand accounts of those who knew him, it offers a moving portrait of a shepherd formed by faith, service, and closeness to all—traits that continue to shape Pope Leo's leadership of the universal Church today.

    Pope Leo XIV Wraps Historic Africa Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 57:18


    We follow along Pope Leo XIV's historic trip to Africa, spanning four countries. And we remember Pope Francis one year after his death.

    President Trump Pushes Back Against Pope Leo's Call for Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 56:31


    USCBB Doctrine Chairman speaks to the Just War Theory debate amid President Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV. Plus, interviews with Pope Leo XIV's brother and the Prior General of the Augustinian Order.

    Gen Z Catholic Conversions Are Surging

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 56:38


    Arthur C. Brooks on the surge of Catholic conversions across the U.S. Plus, meet the first African Catholic Bishop appointed in the U.S.

    Pope Leo XIV's Call for Peace in Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 54:13


    Pope Leo XIV's careful diplomatic approach to the Iran War and engaging with the U.S. Plus, a look at the Holy Father's special devotion to the patron saint of Latin American bishops.

    Is the Tide Turning Against Transgender Ideology?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 59:07


    Bishop A. Elias Zaidan reacts to the death of a Lebanese priest killed amid the Middle East conflict. And we dive into the transgender debate with esteemed Catholic psychiatrist Dr. Paul McHugh and hear from someone who has detransitioned.

    U.S.-Israeli Strikes Continue Across Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 58:42


    Catholic scholars debate whether U.S. and Israel's war with Iran is considered a "Just War." Plus, meet the 11th pair of brother bishops in U.S. Catholic history - Bishop Gregory Parkes and Bishop Stephen Parkes.

    Spotlighting Christian Persecution In Nigeria

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 57:28


    The First Lady of Nigeria responds to alarming reports of Christian persecution in her nation. PLUS, we break down the latest SSPX controversy over the ordination of bishops.

    Cardinal Dolan on Mayor Mamdani, JD Vance, and Reflections as NY Archbishop

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 57:09


    Cardinal Timothy Dolan on Mayor Mamdani, JD Vance, and more. A friend of Pope Leo XIV shares Augustinian insight into the Holy Father's Lenten message.

    Fulton Sheen's Beatification Cause Moves Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 57:15


    Venerable Fulton Sheen's beatification cause is moving forward - we have team coverage. Plus, Rep. Chris Smith calls for Jimmy Lai's release from prison.

    EWTN News In Depth | Pope Leo XIV Meets with Abuse Survivor: February 6, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 55:09


    Pope Leo XIV's first private meeting with an Irish clerical sex abuse survivor. PLUS, what the Seattle and Boston archbishops are wagering ahead of Super Bowl Sunday.

    Catholic Church Response to ICE Enforcement & Shootings in Minneapolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 57:23


    USCCB President Archbishop Coakley calls for a "Holy Hour of Peace" amid unrest in Minneapolis. Plus, a Virginia family's memorable Jubilee Year of Hope adventure for their son with autism.

    The Catholic Church's Approach to Diplomacy in Venezuela

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 58:08


    Former U.S. Ambassador to The Holy See on Pope Leo's diplomacy with Venezuela. And we take you to Algeria - the land of St. Augustine.

    The U.S. Capture of Maduro from a Catholic Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 57:07


    Former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr on the U.S. capture of Maduro. PLUS, the top takeaways of Pope Leo XIV's first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals.

    The Biggest Catholic News Stories of 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 55:08


    A year of history and a year of hope: we look back at the Church's top headlines in 2025.

    Pope Leo XIV's First Apostolic Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 57:48


    Inside Pope Leo XIV's historic first apostolic trip to Turkey and Lebanon. Plus, thousands of faithful flock to venerate St. Thérèse of Lisieux's relics touring the U.S.

    U.S. Bishops Meet in Baltimore

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 60:00


    Meet San Diego Bishop Michael Pham, the first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV. And, a Catholic hermit in Pennsylvania embraces his rock and roll roots.

    Catholics Confront Antisemitism 

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 60:00


    Catholic leaders denounce the rise of antisemitism today. Plus, how the Church is helping families properly bury their loved ones' cremated remains.

    SNAP Benefits Set to Expire 

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 60:00


    How the Catholic Church is stepping up as SNAP benefits are set to expire. Plus, an interview with "House of David" actor Michael Iskander on his Catholic faith journey.

    U.S. Government Shutdown Enters Fourth Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 60:00


    How Catholic Charities USA is serving families feeling the economic pinch during the ongoing government shutdown. PLUS, Cardinal Giorgio Marengo shares what it's like to be a Catholic missionary in Mongolia.

    Israeli Hostages Freed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 60:00


    Global experts weigh in on necessary next steps in Gaza peace plan. Plus, a look into the Catholic Mass music debate and why certain hymns were temporarily banned.

    Gaza Peace Deal Breakthrough

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 60:00


    Expert panel reacts to the Gaza peace deal breakthrough brokered by President Trump. PLUS, what you need to know about Pope Leo XIV's first major papal document released this week.

    Charlotte Diocese Restricts TLM

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 60:00


    Catholics in Charlotte, North Carolina share their concerns and experiences as the diocese restricts the Traditional Latin Mass. PLUS, the story of a humble saint who founded the largest shrine to St. Joseph.

    Free Speech in the National Spotlight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 60:00


    With the topic of free speech in the national spotlight, we're joined by intellectual giants Dr. Robert P. George and Dr. Cornel West on how they're able to forge dialogue amid profound ideological disagreement. A Catholic prison ministry helps inmates thrive behind and beyond prison walls - Roselle Reyes travels to New York City to learn more about "Thrive for Life." There's been growing opposition to Cardinal Cupich of Chicago's announcement that he's honoring Senator Dick Durbin wtih a "lifetime achievement award", despite his pro-abortion record. Former U.S. Congressman, and pro-life Democrat, Dan Lipinski joins us with reaction. We highlight the flourishing Catholic community life in Phoenix, Arizona — Erik Rosales takes us there. Catholic actor, director, and producer David Henrie teams up with EWTN Studios for a new travel docuseries in Italy — he speaks with Montse Alvarado about his upcoming show "Seeking Beauty."

    Aftermath of Charlie Kirk Assassination 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 60:00


    We speak with the world's youngest Catholic cardinal - Cardinal Mykola Bychok. PLUS, it's been 50 years since St. Elizabeth Ann Seton's canonization. 

    EWTN News In Depth: Catholic Reaction to Charlie Kirk Assassination

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 60:00


    Pro-life leader Kristan Hawkins remembers her friend Charlie Kirk, as the world mourns his shocking death. PLUS, we share a special birthday message for Pope Leo XIV's 70th birthday.

    Healing After Annunciation Shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 60:00


    The Annunciation shooting in Minneapolis has renewed discussion about increasing security for Catholic schools. Plus, a preview of the canonization Mass of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati. 

    America's National Eucharistic Revival: The True Presence of Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 59:49


    EWTN News takes you on the journey to renew Catholics' faith in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist during America's three-year National Eucharistic Revival. From its launch in 2022, to four cross-country pilgrimages and the historic National Eucharistic Congress in 2024, Catholics across the nation gathered in prayer, worship, and public witness. In 2025, the revival reached its conclusion with a final pilgrimage and closing celebrations in Los Angeles — marking a milestone moment for the Catholic Church in America. Join EWTN News for a one-hour special: "America's National Eucharistic Revival: The True Presence of Christ."

    Catholic Response to Push for Peace in Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 60:00


    Archbishop Borys Gudziak speaks to us from Ukraine with his reaction to the latest Ukraine-Russia peace efforts.  Mark Irons takes us to the Cheverly, Maryland suburbs - where young Christian families are moving to form intentional faith-filled community. As closing arguments for Jimmy Lai's trial began this week, Representative Chris Smith joins us in studio to discuss why he's fighting for the freedom of this pro-democracy media mogul. With students heading back to the classroom, Fr. Mike Schmitz tells us why he's so passionate about Catholic campus ministry.

    Pope Leo's First 100 Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 60:00


    We look at Pope Leo XIV's first 100 days and what we can already glean from his governing style. Plus, young Catholic men encounter Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati on pilgrimage. 

    Best of the “Jubilee Year of Hope” – Special Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 60:00


    “A look at the biggest moments from the Jubilee Year of Hope. And the canonization countdown begins for Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati.”

    Court Battle to Protect Seal of Confession 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 60:00


    Bishop Thomas Daly of Spokane, Washington speaks on the gift and importance of the confessional seal. PLUS, we go to Baltimore to see how faith leaders are curbing gun violence on the ground and ministering to families affected by it.

    Pope Leo calls for peace after Strike on Catholic Church in Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 60:00


    A deeper dive into Israel's strike on the only Catholic Church in Gaza - we speak with Bishop William Shomali in Jerusalem. PLUS, how U.S. bishops are navigating care for immigrants fearing deportation.

    Faith and Resilience Amid Deadly Texas Floods 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 60:00


    A Dallas family loses their two daughters and grandparents in the Texas flood tragedy - we speak with the family's pastor on how they're leaning on God.

    The National Eucharistic Revival Officially Concludes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 60:00


    The three-year National Eucharistic Revival officially concludes - Montse Alvarado reports from Los Angeles and we speak with Bishop Cozzens. Plus, pro-life victory at the Supreme Court.

    Supreme Court Rules on Gender Transition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 60:00


    Arthur Brooks shares his thoughts on Pope Leo XIV and his "mission of love." Plus, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage passes through Navajo nation and we dive into how Catholicism is trending in our culture.

    Protests Erupt Over Trump Immigration Raids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 60:00


    As protests continue to erupt over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement raids in L.A., we speak with Fr. Parker Sandoval from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for a Catholic perspective in California. Pope Leo XIV's Chicago childhood home is now up for auction - Mark Irons travels to the Illinois suburbs to share a sneak peek of our Holy Father's old stomping grounds. Israel strikes Iran's nuclear program, killing top military officials - former U.S. diplomat and EWTN News Contributor Alberto Fernandez puts the developing news into perspective. New York's assisted suicide bill is headed towards Governor Kathy Hochul's desk - Dennis Poust, Executive Director of the New York State Catholic Conference, explains the dangers of this legislation. The 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage continues to wind through the country - Julia Convery meets up with the Catholic pilgrims at their midway point in Texas and Oklahoma. Before the San Miguel School in Washington, D.C. breaks for summer vacation, Roselle Reyes meets with a group of middle school boys aided by the school's special mission.

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