Podcasts about Basilica

Our latest episode of The Walk Humbly Podcast, Bishop Burbidge:    Comments on Pope Leo's XIV anticipated first apostolic exhortation, Delexi te (“I have loved you”) on caring for the poor and encourages us to read the document in full   Expands upon his column in the Arlington Catholic Herald what the Catholic Church teaches on migration: “We don't tire of doing the work of welcoming the stranger in our midst…. [for] in doing so we welcome Christ”   Shares why news of the recent FDA approval of a new generic version of the chemical abortion drug, mifepristone, is deeply troubling and thus a call to prayer and action    Recaps some of the central messages of his homily from the recent Mass for Domestic Violence Awareness Month at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception   Offers perspective on awards and honors for Catholic politicians; read his statement   Celebrates the 230th anniversary of the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria, inviting all parishioners to gratitude and renewal; see the coverage   Explains why the message of Pope Francis' encyclical Fratelli tutti — published five years ago — remains relevant today; read his statement   Encourages the faithful to renew their commitment to pray the Rosary daily this month for peace, echoing the invitation of the Holy Father; learn more  

Distinctive white pinnacles top the Basilica of St. Mary in Natchez, built by Bishop John Chanches in the 1840s.("Cradles of Catholicism" series, no. 42, Mississippi)

Backlash comes amid the FDA's approval of another generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone. Meanwhile, a priest combats deforestation and works to revive agriculture in Uganda. And, Sixteen future priests were ordained deacons at St. Peter's Basilica.

Well, we cram a whole lotta information into not so much time this epsiode.  This episode takes us to New York City to visit The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral and to Boston to visit the Old North Church.  We cover the history of these Crypts, find out when they were built, why they were built and what led to their underground storage spaces for the dearly departed.  We cover their hauntings and appearances in popular culture as well so join us for this special spooky season episode as we dive deep into the spectral shenanigans and living history of both of these beautiful buildings in another spooky season episode of the Family Plot Podcast!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-plot--4670465/support.

Join Rolf Jacobson, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester on "I Love to Tell the Story" as they explore the narrative lectionary reading for October 26th, focusing on the building of Solomon's Temple from 1 Kings 8:1-13. In this episode, the hosts discuss the transition from King David's reign to his son Solomon, who fulfills David's vision of building a permanent temple for worship. They examine how the temple serves as a central place where God's presence is "intensified" while not confining God to a single location - similar to how we understand the sacraments today. Key topics covered: * The significance of the Ark of the Covenant and the stone tablets at the temple's heart * How the covenant relationship ("I will be your God, you will be my people") remains central to worship * The connection between this reading and Reformation Sunday * Personal reflections on visiting St. Peter's Basilica and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher * The importance of communal worship versus privatized religion * How sacred spaces connect us to the communion of saints across centuries The hosts bring their expertise from Luther Seminary to illuminate how this ancient story speaks to contemporary questions about worship, community, and God's presence among us.

Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It features Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica. In this week's episode, Fr. Hathaway focuses on the month of October being Respect Life Month.    Father Hathaway also invites parishioners to join us for Oktoberfest, our 230th anniversary celebration of our parish picnic. All are welcome to attend the 1 p.m. Mass this Sunday, Oct. 5, which will have Bishop Michael Burbidge as the main celebrant. Then, after the Mass, head over to the Basilica School, 400 Green Street, where the following festive fun will be occurring:  + A tented Bavarian bier garden + German dancers and lessons + A German band + German food/desserts and a roasted pig + A petting zoo + Face painting + Contests for best Bavarian dressed couple and family You will also have the chance to meet Bishop Burbidge, as he will be in attendance. Click here for more information. 

Il nodo di Salomone, simbolo non solo cristiano dell'unione nella diversità, lo abbiamo incontrato per la prima volta nella Basilica Patriarcale di Aquileia. È da qui, con le parole di Andrea Bellavite, che dirige la Fondazione Società per la Conservazione della Basilica di Aquileia (sotto tutela dell'UNESCO dal 1998 insieme all'area archeologica), che è partito l'Iter Goritiense-Cammino Goriziano. Ottanta chilometri che portano a Sveta Gora, un cammino transfrontaliero, organizzato dalla Comunità Radiotelevisiva Italofona (CRI), condiviso con le colleghe e i colleghi delle radio italofone della Comunità, attraversando confini, storie, natura. Con quattro fili, temi, conduttori: radici, ferite, rinascita e incontro. Tra gli incontri fatti strada facendo, c'è stato quello con Claudio Regeni e Paola Deffendi, i genitori di Giulio Regeni, il ricercatore friulano sequestrato, torturato e ucciso 9 anni fa in Egitto. Con in mano il libro scritto per non dimenticare Giulio, e la bandiera gialla: un altro simbolo, quello della battaglia per la giustizia.  Un percorso dentro il presente e il passato, costeggiando il fiume Isonzo, che con i suoi 136 chilometri attraversa il territorio sloveno ed italiano, per sfociare nel golfo di Trieste. Tra il 1915 e il 1917 il verde smeraldo dell'Isonzo è stato tinto di rosso, il sangue delle dodici battaglie contro l'esercito austriaco. Una memoria che resta impressa nel Carso italiano e sloveno, da San Martino del Carso al Monte San Michele dove un soldato ha scritto una piccola, ma potente, frase: «Voliamo la pace» , volutamente senza la g.Anche grazie alla forza della natura, questi luoghi hanno saputo trasformare l'orrore in rinascita, fino alla nomina di capitale della cultura europea 2025 della slovena Nova Gorica e l'italiana Gorizia. È la prima volta che il titolo viene assegnato a due città di due Paesi diversi.  Un cammino per ricordare la frontiera che dal 1947 ha diviso Gorizia e Nova Gorica voluta dal presidente jugoslavo Tito. Un muro le ha divise fino al 2004, quando la Slovenia è entrata nell'Unione Europea.  Il Cammino si è concluso al Santuario di Sveta Gora – Montesanto.  Ognuno, ognuna di noi, ha condiviso, e porta via con sé, un pensiero, una rilfessione.Con Andrea Bellavite, Direttore della Fondazione Società per la Conservazione della Basilica di Aquileia, Mitja Juren, storico, uno dei massimi esperti del fronte dell'Isonzo, Alessandro Cattunar, dottore di ricerca in Storia contemporanea e insegnante, Maria du Bessè, segretaria generale dalla Comunità Radiotelevisiva Italofona, e i colleghi e colleghe delle radio italofone della Comunità: Andrea Borgnino (Rai Radio Digitali Specializzate e Podcast), Elena de Concini (Rai Alto Adige), Selina Sciucca (Hrt - Radio Fiume), Rosario Tronnolone (Radio Vaticana), Vida Valencic (Rai Friuli-Venezia Giulia), e Barbara Urizzi (Radio Capodistria).

Solemn High Mass (TLM) was offered today for the Feast of St. Michael at the altar of St. Michael INSIDE St. Peter's Basilica. If the Traditional Latin Mass is allowed in St Peter's it should be allowed EVERYWHERE. Urbi et orbi! Dr. Taylor Marshall's new book, Christian Patriot: https://amzn.to/4n8w4A1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

God should not be mocked, for He does what He says and He follows through. Yet in the world today, groups possessed by false ideologies go out of their way to mock Him. Sadly, we saw this transpire during the Jubilee Year in Rome when the so-called "LGBT" community invaded St. Peter's Basilica to spread their false beliefs in defiance of divine and natural law.

Fr Stephen Amesee, Tom O'Neill: The Irish Society of the National Capital Region hosted a tree planting event in June 2025 to commemorate the 200th birthday of Thomas D'Arcy McGee. Commemorative event at St Patrick's Basilica, Ottawa on Oct 4th

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unveiling Secrets: A Vatican Tour Guide's Remarkable Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-09-26-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Le foglie danzavano lungo le strade di Città del Vaticano in quel mattino d'autunno.En: The leaves danced along the streets of Città del Vaticano that autumn morning.It: L'aria era fresca e Giovanni, un giovane guida turistica, si trovava davanti al gruppo che gli era stato affidato.En: The air was crisp, and Giovanni, a young tour guide, stood before the group that had been assigned to him.It: Sentiva il peso delle aspettative.En: He felt the weight of expectations.It: Di solito era sicuro di sé, ma quella mattina sembrava che tutti, in particolare Livia, una storica entusiasta, e Alessandro, un vecchio amico ora archeologo famoso, fossero lì a giudicarlo.En: Usually, he was confident, but that morning it seemed that everyone, particularly Livia, an enthusiastic historian, and Alessandro, an old friend now a famous archaeologist, were there to judge him.It: Giovanni iniziò il tour davanti alla Basilica di San Pietro.En: Giovanni began the tour in front of the Basilica of San Pietro.It: "Benvenuti a Città del Vaticano, cuore pulsante della cristianità," disse cercando di mascherare il nervosismo.En: "Welcome to Città del Vaticano, the beating heart of Christianity," he said, trying to mask his nervousness.It: La voce di Livia sembrava in sottofondo, correzzionando piccoli dettagli storici qua e là.En: Livia's voice seemed like a background hum, correcting small historical details here and there.It: Alessandro, invece, ascoltava in silenzio, con un sorriso affettuoso.En: Alessandro, on the other hand, listened in silence, with an affectionate smile.It: Dopo aver visitato la Cappella Sistina, Giovanni guidò il gruppo verso i Giardini Vaticani.En: After visiting the Cappella Sistina, Giovanni led the group towards the Giardini Vaticani.It: Il sole filtrava attraverso gli alberi, creando ombre danzanti.En: The sun filtered through the trees, creating dancing shadows.It: Giovanni era ansioso: una settimana prima aveva trovato una strana pietra con iscrizioni antiche durante un'escursione solitaria.En: Giovanni was anxious: a week prior, he had found a strange stone with ancient inscriptions during a solitary hike.It: Non aveva detto niente, temendo di sembrare incompetente se si fosse rivelato un falso.En: He hadn't said anything, fearing he would seem incompetent if it turned out to be a fake.It: Ma ora, con Livia e Alessandro presenti, sentiva il pungolo di rivelare la scoperta.En: But now, with Livia and Alessandro present, he felt the urge to reveal the discovery.It: Mentre raggiungevano un angolo tranquillo del giardino, Giovanni si fermò.En: As they reached a quiet corner of the garden, Giovanni stopped.It: “Vorrei mostrarvi qualcosa di speciale,” disse, con il cuore in gola.En: “I'd like to show you something special,” he said, with his heart in his throat.It: I turisti si avvicinarono, interessati.En: The tourists drew closer, interested.It: Giovanni estrasse l'artefatto dalla tasca.En: Giovanni took the artifact out of his pocket.It: "Ho trovato questo durante un'ispezione."En: "I found this during an inspection."It: Livia si chinò per osservarlo meglio, un lampo di curiosità nei suoi occhi.En: Livia leaned in to take a better look, a spark of curiosity in her eyes.It: Alessandro era già al suo fianco, studiando attentamente le iscrizioni.En: Alessandro was already by her side, carefully studying the inscriptions.It: Dopo un attimo di silenzio, Livia esclamò: "È autentico!En: After a moment of silence, Livia exclaimed: "It's authentic!It: È una scoperta incredibile!"En: It's an incredible discovery!"It: Alessandro sorrise con rispetto.En: Alessandro smiled with respect.It: “Giovanni, devi mostrarlo agli esperti.En: “Giovanni, you must show it to the experts.It: Potrebbe riscrivere alcuni pezzi della nostra storia.” Giovanni annuì, colto tra sorpresa e sollievo.En: It could rewrite some pieces of our history.” Giovanni nodded, caught between surprise and relief.It: Il gruppo si animò.En: The group became animated.It: Domande e commenti non si contavano, ma Giovanni sentiva crescere una nuova certezza dentro di sé.En: Questions and comments abounded, but Giovanni felt a new certainty growing within him.It: Aveva rischiato e questo aveva cambiato tutto.En: He had taken a risk, and it had changed everything.It: Livia e Alessandro non solo vedevano un giovane guida turistica, ma un uomo capace di fare grandi scoperte.En: Livia and Alessandro saw not only a young tour guide but a man capable of making great discoveries.It: Alla fine del tour, Giovanni sentiva che qualcosa dentro di lui era cambiato.En: At the end of the tour, Giovanni felt that something inside him had changed.It: Livia gli propose di collaborare su un progetto di ricerca e Alessandro gli suggerì di unirsi a una futura spedizione archeologica.En: Livia proposed collaborating on a research project, and Alessandro suggested he join a future archaeological expedition.It: Camminando verso casa, Giovanni osservava le foglie che continuavano a cadere, come segreti svelati al mondo.En: Walking home, Giovanni watched the leaves continuing to fall, like secrets unveiled to the world.It: Aveva trovato il coraggio di seguire il suo istinto e forse, in questo, aveva trovato anche sé stesso.En: He had found the courage to follow his instincts, and perhaps, in doing so, he had also found himself. Vocabulary Words:the tour guide: la guida turisticathe archaeologist: l'archeologothe historian: la storicathe expectations: le aspettativethe Basilica: la Basilicato mask: mascherarethe nervousness: il nervosismothe background: il sottofondoto correct: correggerethe inscriptions: le iscrizioniauthentic: autenticothe discovery: la scopertathe experts: gli espertito rewrite: riscrivereto reveal: rivelarethe artifact: l'artefattothe inspection: l'ispezionethe curiosity: la curiositàattentively: attentamenteto nod: annuirethe surprise: la sorpresathe relief: il sollievothe certainty: la certezzato hesitate: esitareto change: cambiarethe project: il progettothe expedition: la spedizionethe shadows: le ombrethe secrets: i segretito follow: seguire

Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It features Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica. In this week's episode, Fr. Hathaway focuses on the importance of Priesthood Sunday, which will be celebrated this Sunday, and how to foster a culture of vocations at home.   Father Hathaway also invited parishioners to  be a part our Sept. 26th pilgrimage to Port Tobacco, as the oldest Catholic parish in Virginia — our Basilica— visits the oldest continuously active Catholic parish in Maryland: St. Ignatius Church in Chapel Point. This parish pilgrimage to historic Catholic sites in Maryland is part of our 230th parish anniversary celebration. Space is limited. Price of the $65 ticket includes bus transportation and lunch. Buy yours today by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4nmJ05d He also mentions the parish's Vocation Crucifix Program to pray for an increase in vocations. You can find out more by clicking here. 

Step inside the world's most mysterious and secretive city-state with Yvette Fielding on this week's episode of Paranormal Activity as she explores the hidden shadows of the Vatican.From the chilling Cadaver Synod of 897 (where a dead pope was put on trial) to the ancient tombs of the Scavi Necropolis beneath St. Peter's Basilica, this episode uncovers stories that blend history, legend, and the paranormal.Journey along the Passetto di Borgo, the Pope's escape route, where the air itself is said to rush with unseen pressure.Explore Castel Sant'Angelo's fortress and prison, haunted by apparitions of prisoners and tragic figures like Beatrice Cenci.Step into the eerie Capuchin Crypt, a bone chapel of thousands of friars, and discover what lurks in the Vatican Apostolic Archives and the offices of Rome's exorcists where forbidden manuscripts, mystical records, and occult knowledge remain closely guarded.Yvette examines the origins of these mysteries, eyewitness accounts, paranormal theories, and the secrets the Vatican may be keeping.Why does this sacred city hold so many enigmas, and what might truly lie behind its walls?Join us for a journey through the Vatican like you've never experienced before, where history, horror, and the supernatural converge.A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of The Walk Humbly Podcast, Bishop Burbidge:    Recaps what a blessing it was to attend the CALLED Conference and celebrate Mass for hundreds of young adults from throughout the diocese  Summarizes key points of his statement for National Migration Week Reflects on the joyful occasion of meeting the Eastern Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew; read more about his recent apostolic visit to Falls Church   Shares why October, when we observe both Respect Life Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, is a sacred—and especially critical—time to renew our commitment to the dignity of every human life Bishop Burbidge will be the principal celebrant and homilist for a Mass in Observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the Upper Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on October 4 at 4:30pm   Conveys gratitude to all catechists for their dedication to forming children, teens, and adults in the Catholic faith   Announces the launch of a new online educational platform, Porta Fidei Access the premiere course Finding Jesus in the Gospels with Fr. John Riley

In this eerie edition of Monday Mailtime, Producer Dom dives into two chilling listener encounters that blur the line between history and the paranormal.First, Hannah shares a haunting tale from the heart of Florence, Italy, where a hidden chamber in the Basilica di San Lorenzo seemed to breathe—literally.What started as a quiet moment of solitude turned into an unforgettable encounter with something ancient and possibly still awake beneath marble and stone.Then, Jane recalls a rainy afternoon in Durham, UK, where a locked library room in the depths of Greywick Archives whispered with the sound of turning pages—and something more. What she thought was just her imagination turned eerily real when another student heard the exact same thing… weeks later.Are these coincidences? Echoes of the past? Or signs that some places never forget the living?Tune in, dim the lights, and get ready for two listener stories that'll make you think twice before wandering off alone.A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time CSeptember 21, 2025  Hello and welcome to the Word, bringing you the Good News of Jesus Christ every day from the Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province. I am Fr. Karl Esker from the Basilica of our Lady of Perpetual Help in Brooklyn, NY. Today is the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our reading today is from the holy gospel according to Luke Jesus said to his disciples, "A rich man had a steward who was reported to him for squandering his property. He summoned him and said, 'What is this I hear about you? Prepare a full account of your stewardship, because you can no longer be my steward.' The steward said to himself, 'What shall I do, now that my master is taking the position of steward away from me? I am not strong enough to dig and I am ashamed to beg. I know what I shall do so that, when I am removed from the stewardship, they may welcome me into their homes.' He called in his master's debtors one by one. To the first he said, 'How much do you owe my master?' He replied, 'One hundred measures of olive oil.' He said to him, 'Here is your promissory note. Sit down and quickly write one for fifty.' Then to another the steward said, 'And you, how much do you owe?' He replied, 'One hundred kors of wheat.' The steward said to him, 'Here is your promissory note; write one for eighty.' And the master commended that dishonest steward for acting prudently. "For the children of this world are more prudent in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light. I tell you, make friends for yourselves with dishonest wealth, so that when it fails, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings. The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones. If, therefore, you are not trustworthy with dishonest wealth, who will trust you with true wealth? If you are not trustworthy with what belongs to another, who will give you what is yours? No servant can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and mammon."The gospel of the Lord.Homily The parable in today's gospel is not a homey metaphor we often expect from Jesus' parables. It is a brutal presentation of class exploitation and an example of the lengths to which an unscrupulous person will go for self-preservation. Still, Jesus is able to find a positive message in the actions of the unjust steward and bemoans the fact that those dedicated to the kingdom of God are not as single-minded. We need to understand that the size of the debts in the parable was very large and would be difficult to pay back. The steward had erred in allowing his master's clients to accumulate such large debts. And then, to ingratiate himself with those same clients, he reduces their debts, also by large amounts. We can imagine the shock and joy on the faces of the debtors as their debts were written down. More difficult is imagining the face of the master. He could have lost money, but overnight his reputation had gone from Mr. Scrooge to Santa Claus. The townspeople would be telling everyone what a good guy he was. And in Jesus' neighborhood, that kind of capital was worth more than the money. The point Jesus was trying to make is that even an unjust steward can be good to his neighbors, when his own life is on the line; and he questions why it is so difficult for his disciples to be good to one another, when eternal life is on the line? Jesus seems to be saying that the goods of this earth are to be used in building up and caring for one another, and if we cannot learn the proper use of the goods of the earth, how will we ever learn to use the spiritual goods of God's kingdom? Taking advantage of one another seems to be rooted in our human nature since the fall of Adam and Eve. In the first reading, the prophet Amos condemns those “who trample upon the needy and destroy the poor of the land!” Even though they kept the Sabbath and the holy days, they were anxious for them to be over, so that they could get back to making a profit. And yet we admire people like Mother Theresa of Calcutta and Dorothy Day for their dedication to serving the poor. Jesus tells us that admiration is not enough; we need to imitate their virtue. In the second reading, Saint Paul gives us one of the roads to the goods of the kingdom: Prayer. “Beloved: I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity.” We must ask God for the graces of justice, kindness and mercy for our leaders as well as for ourselves. And he continues: “It is my wish, then, that in every place the men should pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or argument.” And then we must set about turning into reality the things that we have prayed for, serving not so much the world, as our fellow pilgrims in the world. For, as Jesus said: “No servant can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and mammon." May God bless you. Fr. Karl E. Esker CSsR Basilica of our Lady of Perpetual Help Brooklyn, NY

Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It features Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica. In this week's episode, Fr. Hathaway ties Bishop Burbidge's recent statement on the assassination of Charlie Kirk to the Basilica School's Scriptural Theme for the year as a way to remind us that love – that "bond of perfection" – is the way to become instruments of healing in a world torn by division.  Father Hathaway also invited parishioners to  be a part our Sept. 26th pilgrimage to Port Tobacco, as the oldest Catholic parish in Virginia — our Basilica— visits the oldest continuously active Catholic parish in the U.S. This parish pilgrimage to historic Catholic sites in Maryland is part of our 230th parish anniversary celebration. Space is limited. Price of the $65 ticket includes bus transportation and lunch. Buy yours today by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4nmJ05d

Father Ed Broom, OMV, serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Religious Order, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and was ordained by Saint John Paul II in St Peter's Basilica on May 25, 1986.  Fr. Ed is a Retreat Master and teaches Catholic […] The post ST. JOHN EUDES | PRINCIPLE AND FOUNDATION appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Oblates of the Virgin Mary.

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. It was given in the Basilica on September 14, 2025.

Father Ed Broom, OMV, serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Religious Order, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and was ordained by Saint John Paul II in St Peter's Basilica on May 25, 1986.  Fr. Ed is a Retreat Master and teaches Catholic […] The post IDOLS appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Oblates of the Virgin Mary.

The assassination of Charlie Kirk is being seen as a dangerous moment between left and right in US politics. Sunday explores the Christian nationalist background to the story with Professor Gordon Lynch of Edinburgh UniversityEdward speaks to Bishop Mariann Budde, the woman who memorably asked President Trump to have mercy on marginalised groups in his inaugural prayer service in Washington. Is there a generation gap in Britain's mosques? The head of the Muslim Council of Britain expresses his fears about the 'painful revolution' that could be on the cards if the divide between old and young isn't addressed. We're asking if there's a generation gap in your place of worship and what you've done to address it. Email sunday@bbc.co.uk Pope Leo turns 70 today. Has he given a birthday present to devotees of the Traditional Latin Mass? He announced that Cardinal Burke will be celebrating such a service in St Peter's Basilica in October for the first time since Pope Francis placed restrictions on the form. Edward speaks to Vatican 2 expert Massimo Faggioli from Trinity College Dublin & Catholic commentator Melanie McDonagh. PRESENTER: Edward Stourton PRODUCERS: Catherine Murray & Katy Booth EDITOR: Catherine Earlam STUDIO MANAGERS: Chris Hardman & Patrick Shaw

Father Ed Broom, OMV, serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Religious Order, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and was ordained by Saint John Paul II in St Peter's Basilica on May 25, 1986.  Fr. Ed is a Retreat Master and teaches Catholic […] The post PSALMS OF THANKSGIVING appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Oblates of the Virgin Mary.

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” America Vatican correspondents Gerard O'Connell and Colleen Dulle discuss the canonization of Sts. Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati. Gerry shares the sense of renewal he sees in the church given the popularity of these saints among young Catholics, and Colleen asks about some of the political and financial considerations in the saint-making process. In the second half of the show, Colleen and Gerry discuss the “official-unofficial” nature of the LGBT Jubilee, which brought LGBT Catholics from around the world to Rome for a pilgrimage through the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica. Links from the show: Pope Leo XIV declares Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati saints in a celebration of youthful devotion On the ground for the canonization of Saints Acutis and Frassati: Crowds, communion and Cheez-Its Deep Dive: How are saints made in the Catholic Church? Inside the long, complicated and expensive process LGBTQ Catholics process through Holy Door at St. Peter's Credits: Production and engineering: Kevin Christopher Robles Executive producer: Sebastian Gomes Inside the Vatican is a production of America Media. Support Inside the Vatican by subscribing to America Magazine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Father Ed Broom, OMV, serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Religious Order, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and was ordained by Saint John Paul II in St Peter's Basilica on May 25, 1986.  Fr. Ed is a Retreat Master and teaches Catholic […] The post SUNDAY READINGS appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Oblates of the Virgin Mary.

Mary embodies the Church and each of her members through her title “Theotokos.” She shows us how we are called to “bear God” in our own lives.

Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It features Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica. In this week's episode, Fr. Hathaway talks about the power and significance of the Cross, as he reflects on Sunday, September 14, being the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross.  Father Hathaway also invited parishioners to  be a part our Sept. 26th pilgrimage to Port Tobacco, as the oldest Catholic parish in Virginia — our Basilica— visits the oldest active Catholic parish in Maryland. This parish pilgrimage to historic Catholic sites in Maryland is part of us celebrating our 230th parish anniversary. Space is limited. Price of the $65 ticket includes bus transportation and lunch.Buy yours today by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4nmJ05d He also shared that this weekend there will be a relationship health assessment survey using your phone will be occurring during all the Sunday Masses on September 13-14 and September 20-21. All replies will be anonymous.    The survey is an important part of our partnership with Communio, a non-profit organization that trains and equips churches to evangelize through the renewal of healthy relationships, marriages, and the family. The surveys will generate a customized, academically rigorous report on the marriage, family, and relationship dynamics of all the adults in our parish.   This report will be a key input that will inform a three-year mission plan for our parish with the goal of building a culture of marriage and relationship health in our parish church that allows us to evangelize our community through the renewal of marriage and family life.    If you attend Mass this weekend, please bring your phone. Paper surveys will also be available in the pews.     

On this episode of Out Of Office: A Travel Podcast, Kiernan loads up the family and heads to sunny Detroit. On our previous Detroit episode (Epi 153), we focused on the art and major tourist attractions, and this time around we hit up Detroit's surprisingly lovely nature (read: Belle Isle) and amazing local eats (read: Dearborn, MI.) Things we talk about on this week's episode: Saint Sebastian is a gay icon https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/lgbt-artwork-marks-saint-sebastian-feast-day  Basilica of Saint Sebastian Outside the Walls https://www.turismoroma.it/en/places/basilica-san-sebastiano-outside-walls  Detroit 101 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/detroit-101/id1438098925?i=1000617683551 Detroit Riverfront https://www.detroitriverfront.org/  Cullen Family Carousel https://www.detroitriverfront.org/plan-your-visit/things-to-do/cullen-family-carousel-seasonal  Belle Isle https://www.belleisleconservancy.org/  Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse http://detroithistorical.org/learn/online-research/encyclopedia-of-detroit/livingstone-memorial-lighthouse  The Gothic Room https://www.detroithistorical.org/exhibitions/gothic-room  James Scott Memorial Fountain https://historicdetroit.org/buildings/james-scott-memorial-fountain  Halal Food Guru https://www.tiktok.com/@halalfoodguru   Altayeb https://www.yelp.com/biz/altayeb-of-dearborn-dearborn   Pupuseria https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Salvadoran&find_loc=Detroit%2C+MI  Leila https://www.leiladetroit.com/  Detroit style pizza https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-pizza-restaurants-detroit?srsltid=AfmBOooztxdpsnekr53gxRIgkbl654hgGtOqjTYgjNCaX1QnyzGizSbO   Boston's Detroit Pizza Co https://www.dpcboston.com/s/order#most-popular  Pie Sci https://piescipizza.com/  Ryan can't go to Singapore https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz60z98nzx7o 

Father Ed Broom, OMV, serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Religious Order, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and was ordained by Saint John Paul II in St Peter's Basilica on May 25, 1986.  Fr. Ed is a Retreat Master and teaches Catholic […] The post BRING THE CHILDREN TO JESUS appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Oblates of the Virgin Mary.

This historic Jamestown isn't in Virginia; it's in North Dakota—and it's home to the first Catholic parish and the first Catholic cathedral in the state.("Cradles of Catholicism" series, no. 41, North Dakota)

Father Peter Clem, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September 7, 2025.

Patronal Feast of the Basilica of St. Mary 2025

James Martin really went all out, with papal approval, at this event.Sponsored by Charity Mobilehttps://www.charitymobile.com/rtt.phpSources:https://www.returntotradition.orgorhttps://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration

James Martin really went all out, with papal approval, at this event.Sponsored by Charity Mobilehttps://www.charitymobile.com/rtt.phpSources:https://www.returntotradition.orgorhttps://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration

Join Dr. Stephen Boyce and Fr. James Gadomski (host of Barely Protestant) for a joint livestream as we discuss the shocking news: The Vatican embraces LGBTQ+ pilgrims inside St. Peter's Basilica. Together we'll examine what this move means for Catholicism, ecumenical dialogue, and the broader Christian world. Is this a genuine act of hospitality, or a troubling signal of confusion within Rome? Don't miss this important conversation that cuts to the heart of faith, tradition, and the future of the Church.If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner that receives newsletters and one on one discussions with Dr. Boyce, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7 #Vatican #LGBTQ #CatholicChurch #StPetersBasilica #Rome #Christianity #Ecumenism #DrStephenBoyce #FrJamesGadomski #BarelyProtestant #FACTSPodcast #StephenBoyce

LGBTQ+ Catholics processed a rainbow cross into St. Peter's Basilica during their Jubilee pilgrimage in Rome. Even more shocking, Pope Francis (through Cardinal Leo) personally sent a bishop to celebrate their LGBTQ Mass. The Vatican even listed the event on the official Holy Year calendar, sparking worldwide outrage. In this episode, I unpack what happened, […]

Father Ed Broom, OMV, serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Religious Order, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and was ordained by Saint John Paul II in St Peter's Basilica on May 25, 1986.  Fr. Ed is a Retreat Master and teaches Catholic […] The post MARIAN DOGMAS appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Oblates of the Virgin Mary.

An LGBTQ group officially processed a rainbow pride cross into St. Peter's Basilica—wearing pride shirts, waving pride flags, and holding a special Mass endorsed by Pope Leo – who personally sent a bishop to celebrate it. In this episode, I break down what happened, why it matters, and what this means for the future of […]

Father Ed Broom, OMV, serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Religious Order, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and was ordained by Saint John Paul II in St Peter's Basilica on May 25, 1986.  Fr. Ed is a Retreat Master and teaches Catholic […] The post ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Oblates of the Virgin Mary.

Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It features Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica. In this week's episode, Fr. Hathaway talks about the virtue of kindness, which is the school's virtue of the month.   He also encouraged school families to buy a special 230th-year parish anniversary edition of Basilica-opoly, which is a divinely inspired twist on the classic real estate game.  The game, for 2-6 players, is fun for all ages and all levels of devotion. Click here to pay and to make an order. Or inquire at the school office.  Also, all are invited to a Choral Rosary, with Eucharistic adoration, this Sunday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m., in honor of the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is officially celebrated on Sept. 8.     

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 214 Topics covered: Will Leo XIV follow Francis' strategy with regard to the Traditional Latin Mass and the Society of St. Pius X? Leo XIV's 'Pope Video' for the month of September. Links: Chris Jackson, "Welcome to the Rainbow Papacy", Hiraeth in Exile (Sep. 1, 2025) Karl Keating, "Belated Thanks to Roger Mahony", Catholic Answers (July 27, 2015) Maike Hickson, "Thousands of Catholics join SSPX Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Rome, process into St. Peter's Basilica", Life Site (Aug. 27, 2025) Vatican 2025 Jubilee Calendar Entry for SSPX Pilgrimage for Aug. 21, 2025 (since removed) Vatican 2025 Jubilee Calendar Entry for LGBTQ group 'Tenda di Gionata Association' for Sep. 6, 2025 'Pope' Francis permitted invalid Anglican clergy to offer 'Mass' in Roman basilicas: here in 2023 and here in 2024 Steven Ertelt, "Pope Leo Tells Catholic Politicians: You Can't be Catholic and Pro-Abortion", Life News (Aug. 28, 2025) Leo XIV, Address to Delegation of French Political Representatives (Aug. 28, 2025): unofficial English translation here; official French text here Blase Cupich, "Planned Parenthood and the muted humanity of the unborn child", Chicago Tribune (Aug. 3, 2015) The Pope Video: "SEPTEMBER: For our relationship with all of creation" (Sep. 2, 2025) Francis, Apostolic Exhortation Querida Amazonia (Feb. 2, 2020) Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/

Father John Meyerhofer, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on August 31, 2025.

In honor of Labor Day, Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, reads a meditation from the book by Francis Fernandez-Carvajal called “In Conversation with God: Meditations for Each Day of the Year,” Volume 4, weeks 13 to 23. This particular meditation is called “Loving our Daily Work: The Example of Saint Paul.” 

Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It features Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica. In this week's episode, Fr. Hathaway talks about the importance of growing in the virtues.    He also encouraged school families to buy a special 230th-year parish anniversary edition of Basilica-opoly, which is a divinely inspired twist on the classic real estate game. The game, for 2-6 players, is fun for all ages and all levels of devotion. It's on sale for Basilica School families for $25 through August 31, 2025. The price goes up to $35 for all school and parish families on September 1, 2025. Click here to pay and to make an order. Or inquire at the school office. 

At the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, Cardinal Wilton Gregory and Archbishop Timothy Broglio celebrated a special Mass on the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to pray for the Synod, as requested by Pope Francis. The Synod enters its global phase in October of this year. Learn more about the Synod at www.usccb.org/synod. The Vatican Dicastery for Communication has provided a new reflection on social media. Find that document at www.vatican.va/roman_curia/dpc/documents/20230528_dpc-verso-piena-presenza_en.html. During his General Audience on May 31, Pope Francis spoke about the need to live a life that is consistent with our faith.

May is the month of Mary. In this week's episode we visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to learn about the history of the month of Mary and popular Marian devotions, such as praying the rosary. The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer. It begins with the Apostles' Creed, which summarizes the great mysteries of the Catholic faith. The Our Father, which introduces each mystery, is from the Gospels. The first part of the Hail Mary is the angel's words announcing Christ's birth and Elizabeth's greeting to Mary. St. Pius V officially added the second part of the Hail Mary. The Mysteries of the Rosary center on the events of Christ's life. There are four sets of Mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and––added by Saint John Paul II in 2002––the Luminous. Learn more about how to pray rosary. https://www.usccb.org/how-to-pray-the-rosary May is also Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In this week's episode we highlight a story out of the Diocese of Tulsa which reflects the diversity and richness of our faith! Fr. Samuel Perez, Pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Miami, Oklahoma celebrates mass every weekend in Chuukese for local Micronesian Catholics in addition to five other masses in English and Spanish. People in the pews wear brightly colored traditional clothing and hairstyles. One Micronesian family from southwest Missouri makes the almost two-hour drive to hear Scriptures, prayers and songs in Chuukese. Adding a weekly Mass in Chuukese has improved not just Mass attendance but religious education enrollment at Sacred Heart, from 30 students to 120. Baptisms are up too: Father Perez's calendar in May had 11 baptisms for members of the Micronesian community. Farming jobs attracted many of Oklahoma's Micronesian natives from the island of Chuuk in the South Pacific. For their part, the community members are grateful that Father Perez has worked to learn their language and integrate their culture into the worship experience. “It shows that he really cares,” one altar server said. Father Perez points out that he made a lot of pronunciation mistakes early on, and he's still learning. There was no textbook; he caught on by repeating words his parishioners taught him. “They were very patient with me,” he said. “My accent is thick. I don't know how much they understand me, but it looks like they're OK with it.” Father Perez wants every Catholic to feel welcome and included in their Church home. “When God calls you to be a priest, you are called to serve all people.” The Diocese of Tulsa is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary jubilee year. Click here learn more about the Diocese and the Chuukese Catholic Community at Sacred Heart Church: https://dioceseoftulsa.org/ Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II, patriarch of Alexandria, Egypt, was at the Vatican to mark the 50th anniversary of a joint declaration signed by St. Paul VI and Pope Shenouda III in 1973 outlining the beliefs shared by their churches. Pope Tawadros II called for unity between Catholics and Copts during Pope Francis' general audience. Read the CNS Rome story: https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/pope-pope-let-our-churches-be-united-christs-love Watch the video of this historic meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCTAC7dE_uI

Peace in the Storm: A Catholic Approach to Anxiety and Resilience is a journey into the heart of what it means to live with courage and calm in an anxious age. Blending psychological insight, practical tools, and the rich wisdom of the Catholic spiritual tradition, this series explores how to face fear, steady the heart, and discover resilience rooted not in self-reliance but in God's presence. Whether you wrestle with worry or seek to strengthen your interior life, these talks invite you to find peace in the storm and the freedom to live with greater trust, hope, and joy. This is talk 1 of 4 offered in the Summer of 2025 at the Basilica of St. Mary in Old Town, Alexandria, VA. 

Peace in the Storm: A Catholic Approach to Anxiety and Resilience is a journey into the heart of what it means to live with courage and calm in an anxious age. Blending psychological insight, practical tools, and the rich wisdom of the Catholic spiritual tradition, this series explores how to face fear, steady the heart, and discover resilience rooted not in self-reliance but in God's presence. Whether you wrestle with worry or seek to strengthen your interior life, these talks invite you to find peace in the storm and the freedom to live with greater trust, hope, and joy. This is talk 2 of 4 offered in the Summer of 2025 at the Basilica of St. Mary in Old Town, Alexandria, VA. 

Peace in the Storm: A Catholic Approach to Anxiety and Resilience is a journey into the heart of what it means to live with courage and calm in an anxious age. Blending psychological insight, practical tools, and the rich wisdom of the Catholic spiritual tradition, this series explores how to face fear, steady the heart, and discover resilience rooted not in self-reliance but in God's presence. Whether you wrestle with worry or seek to strengthen your interior life, these talks invite you to find peace in the storm and the freedom to live with greater trust, hope, and joy. This is class 3 of 4. Offered in the Summer of 2025 at the Basilica of St. Mary in Old Town, Alexandria, VA. 

Peace in the Storm: A Catholic Approach to Anxiety and Resilience is a journey into the heart of what it means to live with courage and calm in an anxious age. Blending psychological insight, practical tools, and the rich wisdom of the Catholic spiritual tradition, this series explores how to face fear, steady the heart, and discover resilience rooted not in self-reliance but in God's presence. Whether you wrestle with worry or seek to strengthen your interior life, these talks invite you to find peace in the storm and the freedom to live with greater trust, hope, and joy. This is talk 4 of 4 from a series offered at the Basilica of St. Mary in Old Town Alexandria, VA in the Summer of 2025