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May 12, 2025 • 38min
The First American- Peruvian Pope
5/12/25 7am CT Hour - Mary Hallan Fiorito/ Alejandro Bermudez John and Glen chat about Pop Leo XIV and tariff talk in the news. Mary gives her reaction to being a Chicagoan in St. Peter's Square when the announcement for Pope Leo XIV was made. Alejandro gives his take as a Peruvian who became an American citizen in what we can expect from Pope Leo XIV as he takes all his culture and knowledge into this new role.

May 9, 2025 • 51min
Recap of Pope Leo XIV/ What in a Name?
5/9/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Monsignor James Shea John, Glen and Sarah talk Pope Leo XIV and relive the historic nature of this decision. Rome Correspondent Ashley Noronha recaps the events of Pope Leo XIV's election from white smoke to his first mass. Monsignor Shea gives his take on what the name of Leo XIV might mean when it comes to what he wants to accomplish during his papacy.

May 9, 2025 • 51min
10 Reasons Why Leo XIV Was Good Pick
5/9/25 7am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Fr. Francis Hoffman John, Glen and Sarah recap the historic nature of the first American Pope. Rome Correspondent Ashley Noronha recaps the events of Pope Leo XIV's election from white smoke to his first Mass. Fr. Rocky gives 10 reasons why Pope Leo XIV was a good pick for the papacy.

May 8, 2025 • 51min
Conclave Update from Rome/ Who Will the Next Pope Be?
5/8/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Monsignor James Shea John, Glen and Sarah give an update on the Papal conclave including black smoke this morning along with latest news. Plus, Papal What's That Sound. Ashley reports on the reaction from St. Peter's Square after black smoke surfaced this morning, what to expect next and more. Monsignor gives his take on why his conclave might take longer than we might expect and why the next Pope will probably not be from the United States.

May 8, 2025 • 51min
Rise in New Catholics/ Seat is Empty. Now What?
5/8/25 7am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/ Fr. James Kubicki John, Glen and Sarah give an update on the Papal conclave including black smoke this morning along with latest news. Plus, Papal What's That Sound. Laura shares how France and other diocese around the world saw an increase in new Catholics this Easter. Fr. Kubicki offers that while the "seat is empty" we can exercise our spiritual muscles and grow in virtue as we wait and pray for the new Pope.

May 7, 2025 • 51min
Conclave Update/ Fighting Temptation
5/7/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Kendra Von Esh John, Glen and Sarah give an update on the start of the conclave, Cardinal Rey's homily, President Trump meeting with Canada's new Prime Minister, and potential trade talks with China. Ashley reports on the conclave procedures and how the voting process occurs. Did You Know? The 10 Titles of he Pope? Kendra encourages listeners to keeping fighting the good fight when it comes to continua temptation of our weaknesses.

May 7, 2025 • 50min
Seal of Confession/ Reach Your Potential
5/7/25 7am CT Hour - Fr. Marcel Taillon/ Dave Durand John, Glen and Ashley Noronha give an update on the start of the conclave, and talk about President Trump meeting with Canada's new Prime Minister. Fr. Marcel shares his experience going to Pope Francis' funeral and Washington's new seal of confession violation. Did Your Know? Why Cardinals first got locked into the conclave? Dave shares his thoughts on hat it means to reach our potential and how to achieve that ultimate goal.

May 6, 2025 • 51min
Conclave Update/ AI in Video Games/ Walk to Mary Recap
5/6/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Mark Mastroianni John and Glen chat about the latest in the news. Ashley reports on the latest with security and preparations concerning the papal conclave tomorrow. Mark breaks down how AI has evolved in video games and the upcoming changes they are working on now. Glen, Sarah and Patrick Alog recap the Walk o Mary and share testimonies of hose ho went on the walk.

May 6, 2025 • 50min
Role of Holy Spirit in Conclave/ Cardinal Candidates
5/6/25 7am CT hour - Sister Mary Teresa Bettag/ Dr. Robert Moynihan John and Glen chat about the latest news and share an update on conclave from Ashley Noronha. Sr. Mary Teresa refers to the Holy Spirit's role in the Papal conclave and in our life. Dr. Moynihan gives a rundown of potential candidates for Pope.

May 5, 2025 • 51min
Rome Report/ Glacier Priest
5/5/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Dr. Josh McMullen John and Glen update on the latest news and chat about the Walk to Mary. Ashley gives the latest from the Vatican concerning the upcoming conclave and what to expect next. Dr. McMullen shares the life of a priest who when to the Alaskan frontier to preach the gospel.


