Catholic Connection

An update on Pope Leo XIV with Dr. Matthew Bunson. Mary Bowen shares the story of Industrious Family Films and the film "Fabiola". Shrines and Wonders offers a visit to the Basilica of St. John Lateran. Barbara Nicolosi Harrington talks the screenplay turned book, "The Last Three Kings". Plus, Patti Maguire Armstrong discusses how to remain strong in your faith when priests may disappoint, and Nell Andrzejewski highlights Hidden Gems on EWTN!

Teresa and Matthew Bunson update the situation with the Holy Father and his upcoming procedure, and check in from the Living La Dolce Fede: In the Footsteps of the Popes Pilgrimage. Bishop Thomas Olmsted and Monica Hannan look over the book "Surrender to Lead. Jimmy Akin highlights his book "Evidence for Christ: How We Know That Jesus Is the Messiah", and Maria Scaperlanda looks at the case for Bl. Stanly Rother and the film "American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story"...

Teresa check in with Dr. Matthew Bunson from the Living La Dolce Fede: In the Footsteps of the Pope Pilgrimage, with news regarding the Holy Father's upcoming procedure, plus a check in from Arezzo. Shaun McAfee talks about his children's book "St. Dominic and the Rosary, and Fr. Wade Menezes highlights his EWTN Podcast "Stand Firm Be Strong". Plus, Steve Ray looks at Our Lady of Knock in a great discussion.

Peter Gagnon discuss the Inside Word at EWTN with updates on upcoming programming. Fr. Joseph Spence discusses "Living the Little Way"...about St. Thérèse’s lived example. Fr. Donald Haggerty looks at Cardinal Sarah examination of the challenges facing the Church from his new book, "2050: Prospects for the Church". Plus, Vanessa Denha-Garmo talks about bring Christ and unlocking happiness with tiny habits...and Michael Mitchell, Director of World Mission Sunday joins to discuss the upcoming October 18th celebration

Father Mitch Pacwa joins for Cultural Connections to talk about the Cornell story in the news. Bishop Gary Janak discusses the USCCB Mental Health Campaign. Plus, Steve Ray looks over how the case for the Garden Tomb keeps getting smaller.

Father Fred Jenga visits to discuss the Global Rosary for Peace. Shrines and Wonders Wednesday is a visit to Sordevelo and the Passion play that goes on... Joan Lewis checks in with the latest from Rome and the Vatican. Plus, T's Two Sense talks the rosary with the help of Bishop Robert Barron. Patrick O'Hearn highlights his children's book "Angel of God: Devotion to the Guardian Angels for Children", and Fr. Aquinas Gilbeau talks Catholic University's Year of Sheen

Bill Donahue joins to talk about "Religious Liberty Under Siege", a documentary film from The Catholic League. Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon and guest Bill Laird talk about what's happening with religious freedom in collegiate sports. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at what is called "gotcha journalism", and a Tom Homan clash with a reporter. Samantha Kelly of FIERCE checks in as well to weigh in on the transgender athlete issue in sports.

Matt Swaim joins with highlights from tonight's The Journey Home on EWTN. Greg and Julie Alexander visit for Monthly Marriage Encounter as they discuss the lighthouse principal. Gail Buckley-Barringer shares her Scripture Verse of the Week from the Gospel of John (21:9). T's Two Sense looks back at the weekend in Assisi. Plus, Katie Moran guest to talks about Fatima, the First Saturdays of Reparation, forgotten abandoned requests, St. Francis and more...

Peter Gagnon joins with the Inside Word at EWTN with exciting upcoming programming. Lynley Anne Herbert from the Walters Museum discusses the Legacy of the St. Francis Missal. Heather Martin speaks with Teresa about upcoming events in Assisi for the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at the Feast of the Guardian Angels, and Leonardo Defilippis visits to discuss the film "Tolton: From Slave to Priest" that opened this week in theaters.

Teresa joins Vanessa from Italy to talk about the events surrounding the 800th anniversary of St. Francis' death. Fr. Mitch Pacwa's Cultural Connections reflects on Sheen, and focuses in on mid-term elections as Catholics consider the candidates. John Paul Brissette visits to highlight the upcoming events surrounding the Solemnity of Our Lady of Champion. Vanessa's Coach's Commentary talks the importance of doing research, and Dr. Theresa Farnan of the Ethics and Public Policy Center highlights Down Syndrome Awareness Month!

Dr. John Cuddeback talks about Philosophy, how it inspired Life-Craft.org and living a good life intentionally. Joan Lewis checks in from Rome after a month in the U.S. Vanessa Denha-Garmo's Coach's Commentary talks about knowing, and how to know your charisms....Plus, Mike Aquilina talks about the re-release of Blessed Fulton Sheen's book "The Power of Love".

Deacon Kevin Cummings talks support for mothers and Respect for Life Sunday, and their ministry that supports pro life initiatives. Kelly Salomon and Newman Guide News is joined by Deacon Kevin Tulipana of Benedictine College to talk about to project to build a modern and Catholic medical school. Cardinal Fernando Filoni talks with Vanessa about his book "My Days are in Your Hands", and Jeff Kassab talks about being at the beatification of Fulton Sheen.

Fr. John Riccardo talks about his newest book, "The Resistance: God's Plan for Renewing the Human Family, that releases this week! Plus, Vanessa Denha-Garmo's Coach's Commentary looks at narcissism, the Gospel of Luke, and also at Fulton Sheen's analogy on humility and the humiliation of God. Plus, Bishop Earl Boyea joins along with David Kerr to discuss the Bishop's weekly video series "Year of the Family".

Christofer Pereyra of Tepeyac Leadership joins to talk about the Hour of the Laity Conference. Michael New visits to talk legal limits on telehealth abortions. Chris McCarthy from the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama to talk about their celebration of Transitus Day. Plus, Coach's Commentary talks about how to show up every day at work, and Fr. Josh Johnson highlights Ascension's Bible in a Year for Families coming in 2027

Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. joins to discuss the impact of Fulton Sheen during his Cultural Connections Segment. Plus, Jack and Johnnette Williams join from on site in St. Louis for the Beatification of Fulton J. Sheen.