A Catholic Take
The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network
A Catholic Take: What you need to know, right now. A bold synthesis of inspiration and information. Keeping you up to date on news & issues from a Courageous Catholic perspective with Joe McClane. Live, Monday-Friday across the Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network.
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May 1, 2025 • 51min
Dare We HOPE for a Good Pope? (Audio)
May 1st, 2025 - We welcome back Brent Haynes to discuss Trump and the Canadian elections. Then we're joined by Frank Pavone to talk hopes and expectations as the papal conclave approaches.
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Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 55min
Turning the Conclave into the Pope Draft? (Audio)
April 30th, 2025 - We welcome back Adrian Fonseca to ask if Catholics are living two different Churches. Then we're joined again by Eric Sammons of Crisis Magazine to discuss the problem of turning the conclave into a media circus. Includes the full Aftershow conversation.
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Apr 29, 2025 • 1h 55min
Will Catholics Accept the Next Pope? (Audio)
April 29th, 2025 - We welcome back Matt Gaspers to talk accepting the conclave results and the risk of schism. Then we're joined again by Fr. Charles Murr to discuss conclave politics and what to expect this time. Includes the full Aftershow conversation.
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Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 55min
Will THIS be THE Issue in the Conclave? (Audio)
April 28th, 2025 - We welcome back Mike Koeniger to discuss Saturday's funeral for Pope Francis at the Vatican. Then we're joined again by Jason Jones to tackle Israel's potential role and influence at the upcoming conclave. Includes the full Aftershow conversation.
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Apr 25, 2025 • 1h 58min
Pope Francis, Trad Icon? (Audio)
April 25th, 2025 - We welcome back Mike McCormick to talk Pope Francis at the White House. Then we're joined again by Dr. Anthony Stine of Return to Tradition with his perspective on the Pope Francis legacy. Includes the full Aftershow conversation.
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Apr 24, 2025 • 51min
The Conclave We NEED with Bishop Strickland (Audio)
April 24th, 2025 - We welcome back Brent Haynes to discuss the political intrigue that surrounded Pope Francis. Then we're joined again by Bp. Joseph Strickland on what kind of conclave the Catholic Church really needs.
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Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 59min
Do the Cardinals Want Francis II? (Audio)
April 23rd, 2025 - We welcome back Robert Nugent to explain who Cardinal Farrell really is. Then we're joined by Anthony Abbate of Avoiding Babylon to discuss Cardinal Dolan's apparent desire for a "Francis II". Includes the full Aftershow conversation.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 51min
BREAKING 💥 Cardinal Zen Challenges the Vatican (Audio)
April 22nd, 2025 - We welcome back Michael Haynes, LifeSiteNews Vatican correspondent, with updates on the funeral of Pope Francis and other steps. Then we're joined again by Fr. Gerald Murray with his reaction to the Holy Father's passing and what will come next.
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Apr 21, 2025 • 2h 25min
BREAKING: Pope Francis Has Died (Audio)
April 21st, 2025 - We welcome back Mike Koeniger and Michael Hichborn to discuss the death of Pope Francis this Easter Monday morning and his final actions, including meeting with VP JD Vance. Includes the full Aftershow conversation.
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Apr 16, 2025 • 51min
The Betrayer Among Us (Audio)
April 16th, 2025 - We welcome back Bishop Joseph Strickland to present Holy Week lessons. Plus: the Upper Room as seen in The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
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