Kresta in the Afternoon

Detroit news and talk radio station WJR aired a brief news piece today looking at the USCCB’s pending document on proper reception of abortion. While the exchange did have its merits, it also repeated several misconceptions about the story and why it matters to American Catholics. How can you explain this debate to someone who is not a practicing Catholic? Al takes a look at the discussion and offers his analysis.

The US Bishops have come under scrutiny since the election; those on the left say they are "weaponizing" the Eucharist, while those on the right say they are not speaking enough against pro-abortion politicians who profess the Catholic faith. Some Catholics have even vowed to leave the faith over their disagreements with the bishops - but isn't that a bit dramatic? Teresa Tomeo joins Al.

What is the proper way for priests to dialogue with Bishops with whom they disagree? Fr Charles Fox talks with Al Kresta about a recent controversy with Archbishop Allen Vigneron and Fr. James Altman.

Four protesters, including a priest and recent high school graduate, were arrested earlier this month in Ohio for participating in a Red Rose Rescue. Audrey Whipple, one of the arrested, and Monica Miller join Al.

If you have followed mainstream coverage of religion (and politics) in recent decades, you know that many journalists tend to make liberal use of the vague term “moderate.” We saw it again recently in the coverage of the USCCB Assembly and the Southern Baptist Convention. Al talks more about it with Terry Mattingly.

Al is back and shares his comments on Eucharistic coherence and what a document from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops might when it is voted upon in November.

Sunday is Father’s day and, as it has been written many times over in this year of St. Joseph, Joseph is the Christian father par excellence.  He is obedient to God, he is a strong worker, and he loves and serves his wife and child.  Steve Ray joins us to discuss St. Joseph and Christian fatherhood.

Right now, Christians are fighting for their lives in countries like Nigeria and Ethiopia.  It can be easy to forget about them simply because of their distance to us, but they are our brothers and sisters in Christ and need our prayers.  Ed Clancy from Aid to the Church in Need joins guest host Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk about the plight of Christians in Nigeria and Ethiopia’s Tigray region.

How did the USCCB vote on key issues on their agenda?  Matt Hadro from the Catholic News Agency joins guest host Dr. Matthew Bunson for our continuing coverage. 

The USCCB has wrapped up its June meeting and there has been a major religious freedom win at the Supreme Court.  Montse Alvarado, host of EWTN News In Depth, joins guest host Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss this and what is coming up tonight on EWTN Television and Radio.