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Ave Maria in the Afternoon – October 11, 2024 – Hour 1

America’s founding has become a source of contention among factions of the Left and Right. What will we celebrate on the country’s 250th birthday? John Pinheiro joins us and Matthew Bunson celebrates the Feast of John XXIII.

 

Marcus’ Monologue: Remembering John XXIII

On October 11, 1962, Pope John XXIII convened the Second Vatican Council. Marcus looks at the impact of the gathering.

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What Will Americans Celebrate in 2026?

America’s founding has become a source of contention among factions on the left and right. Was it all it was cracked up to be? John Pinheiro says a re-examination is in order, and he joins us.

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What Will Americans Celebrate in 2026?

 

John Pinheiro is Director of Research at the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty. He is the author of books and articles on the early American republic, including the award-winning Missionaries of Republicanism: A Religious History of the Mexican-American War and The American Experiment in Ordered Liberty. Visit him at acton.org

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John XXIII: A History

Today is the feast of St John XXIII, and we look at his life with Dr. Matthew Bunson.

 

Matthew Bunson is the Vice-President and Editorial Director of EWTN News. He’s the author or co-author of more than 50 books including the first English-language biography of Pope Francis and The Encyclopedia of Catholic History. Follow him on twitter at MattBunson. Register Radio airs Saturdays at 4 pm and Sundays at 11 am on Ave Maria Radio

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