Ave Maria in the Afternoon

Marcus reacts to Pope Leo XIV’s excellent first homily and we discuss America’s “21st-Century God” with Chris Rogers. Also, Tom Nash looks at what Pope Leo has said about social issues.

Bishop Daniel Thomas of Toledo shares his thoughts on Pope Leo IX and we talk about the Pope’s Christology with Matt Swaim. Also in this hour, Rob Corzine looks ahead to the Sunday Readings. 

Habemus Papam! We react to the election of Pope Leo XIV with Monica Miller, Peter Lafffin, and Peter Herbeck.

Habemus Papam! Matthew Bunson, Eduardo Echeverria, and Daniel Lendman weigh in on the new papacy. 

Does the Holy Spirit pick the pope? We look at Cardinal Ratzinger’s enlightening answer with Matthew Becklo as we await the White Smoke.

The State of Washington has passed legislation that would require priests to violate the Seal of the Confessional when reporting abuse. We talk with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer and Roger Nutt looks at the challenges facing the next pope. 

Marcus discusses how the Papacy still stands, despite the many challenges it has faced over the centuries. We also talk about the symbolism of the Sistine Chapel with Liz Lev and Pope Francis’ teachings against pornography with Theo McManigal.

We celebrate the Month of Mary with Steve Ray, and Dr Greg Popcak discusses what the saints can teach us about parenting.

Marcus weighs in on Donald Trump’s tweet featuring himself as the pope and what it says about our culture’s understanding of the sacred. We also talk with Edward Pentin about the top 10 names to know before the Conclave. 

We look ahead to the Conclave with Doug Keck and discuss the lie of totalitarianism with Daniel Mahoney.