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Ave Maria in the Afternoon – October 24, 2024 – Hour 2

Shannon Mullen looks at Pope Francis’ new encyclical and other Church news.

 

Marcus’ Monologue: The Legacy of Louis Bouyer

Louis Bouyer was one of the most profound theologians of the 20th century and his work was both expansive and integrative. Marcus discusses his life.

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A Sobering Look at Current and Potential Religious-Freedom Challenges

Religious freedom in America is under attack as never before. With more and more clashes ending up in court, let’s consider the principles that support the operation of religion and the exercise of belief in civil society. They have never been more important. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer joins us.

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A Sobering Look at Current and Potential Religious-Freedom Challenges

Andrea Picciotti-Bayer is a legal analyst for EWTN News. She also directs the Conscience Project. Follow her on Twitter @bayerpicciotti and visit conscience-project.org.

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Pope Francis publishes new encyclical

Pope Francis released a new encyclical Dilexit Nos  (“He Loved Us”) on Thursday, calling for a renewed understanding of devotion to the Sacred Heart in the modern era and its many pressing challenges. We take a look with Shannon Mullen.

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The Synod and the Presidential Election — Which Outcome Matters Most?

Pope Francis in New Encyclical ‘Dilexit Nos’: Sacred Heart Shows Path Forward in AI Era

Gustavo Gutiérrez, ‘Father of Liberation Theology,’ Dies at 96

 

Shannon Mullen is the Editor-in-Chief of CNA. He previously worked as a features writer, investigative reporter, and editor with the Asbury Park (N.J.) Press. He has received numerous national reporting awards and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.

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