On The Inner Life, Fr. John Eckert couldn’t hide his joy when reflecting on the deep Marian devotion of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. From the very first moments of his papacy, it was clear… Mary is his guide. He led the world in a Hail Mary from the balcony, mentioned Our Lady of […]

So… Is He Really the First American Pope? Carolyn called in asking what you may be asking: -Was Cardinal Prevost (now Pope Leo XIV) picked to help increase Catholic faith in America? 🤔 -And can we please settle whether he counts as an “American Pope” already? Fr. Simon’s take: Let’s not overthink it. The Cardinals […]

On The Inner Life with Patrick Conley, Fr. John Eckert walked you through the awe-inspiring, world-shaking events of Fatima, and why this message still matters big time today. Click here to listen to the entire hour. This podcast episode is just the highlight!  Fr. Eckert also lit up when talking about the Marian devotion of […]

The Church now has its first-ever American Holy Father: Pope Leo XIV. Not only is he U.S.-born, but he’s also: -A naturalized citizen of Peru -A member of the Augustinian order (the first Pope from that tradition!) -A passionate missionary with boots-on-the-ground evangelization experience “Peace be with all of you.”: His First Words to the […]

ABC News snagged an exclusive interview with John Prevost, brother of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV: the first-ever American Pope, born and bred on the South Side of Chicago 🏙️. Patrick and Cyrus aired this audio during The Patrick Madrid Show, letting the story breathe… and man, did it breathe life into the moment. […]

🏫 From the South Side of Chicago with Love Anne in Naperville, Illinois (shoutout to the Midwest Catholics 🙌), shared a very personal tidbit: Pope Leo XIV went to St. Rita of Cascia High School, an all-boys Catholic school run by the Augustinian brothers, on the southwest side of Chicago. Yes, the Pope was a […]

John Morales and Rome correspondent Ashley Noronha updated you on everything you need to know about our new Holy Father. He’s already been very busy! Pope Leo XIV has begun his pontificate with a deeply pastoral tone that has everyone: from pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square to cab drivers in Rome paying attention. So far, […]

We’re all celebrating after the historic election of our first-ever American Pope, Leo XIV. Guess what? Fr. Rocky joined Morning Air to share 10 rock-solid reasons why Cardinal Robert Prevost was a smart pick for the papacy. 1. Quick Election = Church Unity Within 48 hours, the cardinals picked him. No drama. No division. Just […]

Habemus Papam! In this episode of The Family Rosary Across America, Father Rocky, Drew Mariani, and Maggie come together to mark a truly historic moment in Church history: the election of Pope Leo XIV. He’s the first American pope, and (get this) from the South Side of Chicago! 🏙️ Father Rocky says he never thought […]

Patrick gave you a glimpse into the childhood and early years of our brand-new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV (Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost), with the kind of reverent curiosity you’d expect when an altar boy from the South Side becomes the Vicar of Christ. 🙌 You can listen to his entire hour of commentary about […]