Kresta in the Afternoon

On Veterans Day, it’s common to thank the men and women of our armed forces for their service. But as Catholics our gratitude for veterans and others who serve the common good should extend beyond this customary statement of appreciation. Msgr. Stuard Swetland joins us with more.

What do we think of when we hear the term “excommunication?” Probably that the person is barred from receiving the Eucharist. But there’s much more to it than that. Jimmy Akin joins us.

A funeral Mass in September honored the life of Fr. Emil Kapaun, who died in a prison camp in Korea in 1951. Fr. John Hotze, postulator for his Cause, joins us.

“Jesus gave Communion to Judas. He was inclusive. The bishops should follow his example and allow pro-abortion politicians to receive the Eucharist as well.” Have you ever heard this argument? How do we respond? David Bonagura joins us.

There’s a powerful argument for the historicity of the Gospels that has been, for the most part, forgotten in recent years. It’s the way the Gospels, Book of Acts and Pauline letters “fit” together like pieces of a puzzle. Lydia McGrew joins us with a closer look at these “undesigned coincidences” and how they strengthen the case for Biblical accuracy.

“Religion has caused more war and violence than anything else! Just look at the Crusades, the wars in post-Reformation Europe, and the rise of Jihadist attacks!” If you dialogue with atheists, you’ve probably heard this charge. Is there any truth to it? How should you respond? Al discusses.

When Pope Francis' pontificate comes to an end, there will be another conclave. We'll take a look with Edward Pentin at some of the leading Cardinals who are considered possible successors to St. Peter.

Christians, and religious people in general, are often accused of having “blind spots” that warp their view of reality. But secularists have this problem as well – we often see documentaries that completely overlook the religious aspects of a story or event. Al breaks it down.

Eternals is the latest entry in Marvel’s MCU, which now comprises more than 25 films. In these films we see a fairly consistent theme – the idea of raging against “the man.” We’ll look at some examples with Steven Greydanus.

When we discuss sexual abuse in the Church, there are many myths and obstacles we must overcome if we are get to the roots of the problem. For example, many people today probably think that abuse rates in the Church are as high as they have ever been and that the Church has done nothing to address the scandal. We examine this and other falsehoods with Bill Donohue.