Kresta in the Afternoon

In one of her alleged messages, Mary told the Medjugorje visionaries that prayer and fasting could even stop wars. As the Persian Gulf War loomed over the United States, Peggy Stanton decide to test that theory. She shares her memories.

Today, Vladimir Putin met with several of his most important oligarchs. Would heavier sanctions against these men send him a message? Bill Browder joins us

As America slept, Russian forces launched air strikes against several Ukrainian cities and began moving troops into the country. Al sees this as the most significant geopolitical event since the Second World War. He explains why.

St. Polycarp was a bishop and martyr who lived in the first and second centuries of the Christian era. His time is often called the “sub-apostolic age,” because his was the first generation of Christians to take responsibility for the Church after the death of the last Apostle, John. Today’s his feast day and we get to know him with Joe Heschmeyer.

Ukraine announced this morning that it will declare a State of Emergency for at least 30 days, but not yet declare martial law. The country has also seen cyberattacks hit its government websites and banks, which NATO blames on Russia. Luke Coffey joins us with the latest.

Al looks over Church teaching, especially the writings of John Paul II, to see what the Church says about the meaning of Just War.

Last week, former supermodel Linda Evangelista said she no longer wants to live “in hiding” after a fat-reduction procedure went wrong, leaving her body disfigured and sending her into a “cycle of deep depression.” At face value, this may seem like just celebrity gossip, but it also tells us a lot about the messages our culture sends about body image. We talk with Teresa Tomeo, who also examines how the mainstream press have covered the story of a priest who incorrectly performed baptisms.

Is there a way to stop Russian aggression without relying on military force? Some have suggested imposing heavier sanctions on the Russian oligarchs – ultra-wealthy individuals who have a heavy influence on Russian politics. Al looks back on a conversation with Bill Browder.

Abraham Lincoln wrote countless notes to himself over the course of his adult life. As they were meant for his eyes only, he never signed or dated them – but they provide us with a fascinating insight to his private debates on the issues of the time. We take a look with Ron White.

Over the weekend police in Ottawa announced they had cleared the street in front of Parliament and would continue to move through the city in the coming days. It’s been called the largest police operation in the nation’s history. The protestors are largely gone and last night, Canadian lawmakers voted to extend the emergency powers put in place last week. We get a final report on the story from Joe Warmington.