WORLD OVER

In this best of The World Over episode, Dr. Ray Guarendi discusses his book Simple Steps to a Stronger Marriage. Actor Neal McDonough on his film The Last Rodeo. Kelly Conway, daughter of comedy legend Tim Conway, on her book My Dad's Funnier Than Your Dad.

We interview Steve Hilton, Republican candidate for Governor of California. Dr. Greg Popcak on the recent study on the factors in family life that help kids keep their faith into adulthood. Eustace Wolfington on his film about the life of Mother Frances Cabrini.

Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos on the HHS advisory warning of screen time risks for kids. And, Dr. Paul Kengor, historian and author of American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the Church.

Fr. Robert Sirico examines Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas. Dr. Walid Phares on the Iran conflict, the possibility of a peace deal, and the plight of the Christian community in the region. Dr. James Madden of Benedictine College discusses the Church's position on the UAP/UFO phenomenon.

Robert Royal and Fr. Gerald Murray with news of the week. Amb. Sam Brownback on religious and human rights violations in China. Mike Erwin of the St. Sebastian Institute which seeks to recruit and train priests for the military chaplaincy.

Bishop Athanasius Schneider on the Synod study group and the Vatican's statement warning the SSPX. Rep. Chris Smith on the hearings on illegal organ harvesting in China. Steven Mosheron on the Trump/Xi summit. Rep. Brandon Gill on House investigations of social services fraud. Ainsley Earhardt on her new book.

Carrie Severino on the status of the abortion pill mifepristone after the Supreme Court temporarily restored access to it. Fr. Gerald Murray with analysis of the latest Catholic news. Nina Shea, on the persecution of faith in China. And more.

Dr. Chad Pecknold discusses Catholic Just War theory and church teaching on capital punishment. Dr. Ryan Burge on political polarization in U.S. churches and his new book. Fr. Ben Kiely on the persecution of Christians in Africa & the Middle East.

Fr. Robert Sirico reflects on the year since Pope Francis' death, and first year of Pope Leo XIV's pontificate. Gordon Chang on the latest in the Iran-U.S. conflict and China's ongoing influence in the region. Eric Clayton discusses the children's picture book, The Seagull on the Chapel.

Robert Royal and Father Gerald Murray on the Trump v. Pope Leo XIV controversy, Pope Leo's historic apostolic visit to Africa, and the big news of the week. James Rosen discusses his new book, Scalia: Supreme Court Years 1986-2001.

Edward Pentin with a preview of Pope Leo XVI's Apostolic Journey to Africa, April 13-23. Dr. Walid Phares & Gazelle Sharmahd on the current state of the US-Iran conflict after a limited ceasefire was declared. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk covers the latest pro-life and bioethics news.

Congressman Riley Moore on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Michael Iskander, star of the House of David, talks about Season 2 of the series. A tribute to Mother Mary Angelica on the 10th anniversary of her passing.

Our encore presentations as Joe Piscopo discusses his faith, life, and legendary showbiz career. And, Sr. Dede Byrne & Dr. Leisa Carzon share details on their book, Sister, Soldier, Surgeon: The Life & Courage of Sr. Deirdre Byrne, MD.

Dr. Walid Phares and Gazelle Sharmahd on the current state of the war with Iran and the people's uprising against the Islamist regime. Gordon Chang on China's influence in Iran, Cuba, and other global hotspots. Noelle Mering discusses disturbing cultural trends.

Highlights from interviews with the legendary College Football Hall of Fame member and Notre Dame coach, Lou Holtz, who passed away this week at the age of 89. And, the best of our 2024 interview with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Jordan Peterson on the power of Biblical stories, today's toxic cultural environment, and his New York Times bestseller, We Who Wrestle with God.

Robert Royal and Father Gerald Murray discuss the latest Church news from the U.S., Rome and around the globe. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ) and Claire Lai join us with the latest on Jimmy Lai's case, and to ask for diplomatic pressure to be applied to secure Jimmy's release on humanitarian grounds.

Bill Donohue discusses his new book. And, an encore presentation of our interview with Robert Duvall in memorial of his passing on February 15th.

Sebastien Lai and Fr. Robert Sirico on the sentencing of Jimmy Lai to 20 years in a Hong Kong prison. Msgr. Jason Gray and Rosemarie Holliger Costello on the beatification of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon on the rise in attacks on churches in the U.S. Kelsey Grammer talks about his production of Bernadette, the Musical.

Fr. Bill Miscamble and Anna Kelley on the controversial appointment of a pro-abortion professor at the University of Notre Dame. Eva Vlaardingerbroek on the rise of censorship in Europe. Walid Phares and Gazelle Sharmahd on the latest with the rising tensions in Iran. And, a special preview of Bernadette, the Musical.

Patrick Brosnan, security expert and former NYPD detective, on the recent and deadly ICE and law enforcement activity in Minnesota. Christian Toto, founder of Hollywood in Toto, on the latest Oscar nominations and the current state of faith-based filmmaking. And, a classic World Over interview with the late Cardinal John O'Connor to commemorate our 30th year.

Robert Royal and Fr. Gerald Murray recap last week's Consistory of Cardinals in Rome, including Cardinal Zen's interventions critical of "synodality". Nina Shea updates us on the "mitigation hearings" for Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong. Author Carrie Gress talks about her new book, Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can't be Fused with Christianity.

Cardinal Gerhard Müller on this week's Consistory of Cardinals in Rome. Congressman Carlos Gimenez of Florida's 28th district on the U.S. incursion into Venezuela and his local Venezuelan constituents' reaction. Gordon Chang on China's reaction to the situation in Venezuela. Dr. Walid Phares & Cameron Khansarinia (NUFDI) give analysis of the rising unrest in Iran.

Claire Lai, Jonathan Price, and Father Robert Sirico join us with analysis of and reaction to the Jimmy Lai “guilty” verdict handed down this week in Hong Kong. And, we feature highlights from World Over Christmases past.

Tom Homan, Trump Administration border "czar", discusses the controversial ICE and Border Patrol operations currently underway in Minnesota & Louisiana. And much more.

Robert Royal and Fr. Gerald Murray on Pope Leo's recent trip to Lebanon & Turkey. Nina Shea with an update on the violent persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Dr. Walid Phares on the DC shooting of two National Guard members by an Islamic extremist last week. 

Gary Sinise on the 100th mortgage free "smart home" for one of America's seriously wounded veterans. Gordon Chang discusses the current state of China-US relations. Patrick Neve on the highlights of the Fall Assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. 

Sebastien Lai, son of the incarcerated Hong Kong businessman and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, on the latest efforts by President Trump for his release. Rep. Chris Smith on the re-designation of Nigeria as a "country of particular concern". Most Rev. Athanasius Schneider shares details on his new book.

Bill McGurn on President Trump's recent support of Catholic businessman and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai. Cardinal Gerhard Müller talks about the state of the Traditional Latin Liturgy, and the Church in Europe. Rep. Riley Moore on the congressional pro-life caucus, and the persecution of Christians. 

Edward Pentin on the historic visit to the Vatican by King Charles III, and the return of the Traditional Latin Mass to St. Peter's Basilica. Fr. Robert McTeigue SJ discusses reports that Pope Leo XIV may be instituting further reforms to Opus Dei, and more. Marta Petrosillo, editor of Aid to the Church in Need's 2025 Religious Freedom Report, shares the findings of their biennial study.

House Speaker Mike Johnson addresses the U.S. government shutdown. Bob Fu and Nina Shea on the ongoing persecution of Christians in China. Joseph Shaw on the crackdown on the Traditional Latin Mass by a growing number of bishops.

Robert Royal and Father Gerald Murray on the first apostolic exhortation by Pope Leo XIV, and other big stories of the week. DeVon Frankin from the movie, Soul on Fire, a true story based on the life & experience of burn victim John O'Leary.

Robert Royal, Fr. Robert McTeigue, SJ and Bill Donohue with analysis of Pope Leo XIV's comments on the Senator Dick Durbin-Cardinal Blase Cupich controversy in the U.S. Kym Karath on the 60th anniversary of her role in The Sound of Music. And much more.

Bishop Thomas Paprocki discusses his opposition to the decision by the Archdiocese of Chicago to honor Senator Dick Durbin with a "lifetime achievement award". Father Gerald Murray on the appointment of a new Archbishop of New Orleans. Dr. Walid Phares on the ongoing persecution of Christians in Syria, and the Israel-Hamas conflict.  

Cardinal Raymond Burke talks about political violence & the nature of evil in the U.S. and much more. Edward Pentin on the historic, Catholic funeral of the Duchess of Kent. Terry Caster discusses his Sunbreak Ranch initiative for the homeless in San Diego. 

Dr. Alveda King reflects on the political assassination of Charlie Kirk. . Clare Lopez, former CIA officer, counterintelligence and counterterrorism expert on the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk, Israel's attack on Hamas targets in Qatar, and more. Diane Montagna, independent Vatican journalist, on the latest Catholic & Vatican news. 

Patrick Brosnan, security expert and former NYPD officer, on the horrific shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church this week. Robert Royal and Fr. Gerald Murray on the latest Catholic & Vatican news. Gordon Chang on the CCP's efforts to grow its influence within the U.S., and the latest on the prospects for peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Sebastien Lai discusses closing arguments that have begun in his father's trial in Hong Kong, as well as Mr. Lai's declining health. John Rossomando on what comes next for Russia-Ukraine peace talks following President Trump's meetings with both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 

Bill Donohue on a controversial abuse settlement being paid out by the Archdiocese of Newark. Robert Royal and Father Gerald Murray discuss the first 100 days of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV. Fr. Robert McTeigue on 'Synodality'.

Marco Rubio on foreign policy, international religious freedom and much more. Edward Pentin on St. John Henry Newman becoming the next Doctor of the Church. Robert Royal and Fr. Gerald Murray discuss the recent Jubilee for Youth events in Rome, and a controversial new production of the musical, Jesus Christ Superstar.

Dr. Janet Smith, former Professor at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, on the recent dismissals of several noted professors there. Dr. Walid Phares on the horrible massacre at a Catholic Church in Congo by Islamic militants. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone on the upcoming Pontifical High Mass at The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, WI. 

Chris Bedford on the rise of socialist mayoral candidates in major U.S. cities, and the latest political news. Gordon Chang on U.S. trade strategy in Asia, and Chinese espionage in the U.S. Jim Jordan on the House Judiciary hearing that revealed more details on the FBI spying on traditional Catholics. Melissa Giller on the Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition currently being shown at the Reagan Library. 

Diane Montagna on discrepancies in the reasons given by Pope Francis & the Vatican to crack down on the Traditional Latin Mass. Robert Royal & Fr. Gerald Murray on the fallout from the TLM controversy, and post-Francis synodality. Nina Shea & Steven Wagner discuss the violent persecution of Christians in Nigeria.