What did the media get right - and wrong - when reporting on religion this year? Terry Mattingly joins us. Also, Andrea Picciotti-Bayer summarizes the year's biggest SCOTUS cases and Michael O'Neill introduces us to the newest saints.
We're recapping the top news stories of 2022. Ed Clancy reports on the worst places for Christian persecution, Wes Smith looks at shocking euthanasia numbers in Canada, and Stacy Trasancos shares some major scientific breakthroughs.
Today we're honoring the legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict. Al shares some thoughts on Benedict's sanctified mind, and Matthew Bunson reports from Rome.
We continue our special programming in honor of the late Pope Benedict. Marcus Peter shares Benedict's role in his own conversion and George Weigel examines how Benedict continued the legacy of John Paul II.
It's the final day of the countdown! Teresa Collett looks at women's equality before and after Roe, and Abigail Favale examines the roots of the gender paradigm.
Does everyone go to Heaven? Why would a loving God send anyone to Hell? Michael McClymond joins us for our top interview of 2022. Don't miss your chance to see him live on January 10!
Why does Whoopi Goldberg think the Holocaust "wasn't about race?" We talk with Richard Weikart, and Fr John Clote joins us to explain why he sees Confession as the "Door to the Heart of God."
We've all learned a lot from Dr Ray - but he has also learned from his children. He shares why.
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Ave Maria in the Afternoon helps Catholics cut through the noise of modern life by giving them clear, thoughtful conversations that illuminate faith, culture, and the issues shaping our world. We…
guide listeners toward deeper understanding and confident discipleship through engaging segments, expert guests, and resources that help them live the Gospel with clarity and hope.