Pope Leo XIV responded to an atheist who paradoxically described himself as someone who “loves God,” explaining to him that “the real problem of faith” isn’t believing or not believing in him but seeking him. Marcus discusses this and other Church news with Dr. Matthew Bunson.

Further Reading

Pope Leo XIV Responds to an Atheist ‘Who Loves God’

Spanish Bishops Speak Out After Leaks of Their Meeting With Leo XIV

Vatican Announces Pope Leo XIV’s 11-Day Pastoral Visit to 4 African Countries in April

Guest Info

Matthew Bunson is Vice President and Editorial Director of EWTN News and a Senior Fellow at St Paul Center for Biblical Theology. He’s the author or co-author of more than 50 books including the first English-language biography of Pope Francis and The Encyclopedia of Catholic History. Follow him on twitter at MattBunson. Register Radio airs Saturdays at 4 pm and Sundays at 11 am on Ave Maria Radio.

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