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Released 2025.06.07 Guest Andrew Middleton, Director of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Apostleship of the Sea, discusses ministry to the crew of the container ship Dali, which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge causing its collapse and the death of six construction workers.

Learn more about the Apostleship of the Sea ministry at https://www.aos-usa.org/.

Clare Morell and Fr. Allen Hoffa join to discuss the fight against pornography. What does the Supreme Court’s decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton mean for how we protect ourselves and loved ones against addiction? How do we shield against tech advancements that make it easier to get hooked at a young age?

 

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In this special episode, we reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Francis, a shepherd whose papacy transformed hearts and guided the global Church with humility, compassion, and courage.

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Pope Francis officially proclaimed that 2025 will be an Ordinary Jubilee year. Guests discuss preparations for the Jubilee, what pilgrims can expect throughout this occasion, and how the universal Church can celebrate this Holy Year.

Michael B. Sheedy, Executive Director of the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, discusses the important role that state Catholic conferences play in community and political participation at the state and local levels.

Learn about the Call to Family, Community, and Participation at https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catholic-social-teaching/call-to-family-community-and-participation

National Association of State Catholic Conference Directors (NASCCD) website: https://www.nasccd.org/

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for the 2024 Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, November 11-14. Among the speakers were Archbishop Borys Gudziak on the celebration of the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’, Bishop Timothy Senior on the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Bishop Seitz on the Church's support for migrants and refugees, and Bishop Robert Baron, Bishop Thomas Daly, and Bishop Michael Burbidge on the teaching of Dignitas Infinita .

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for the 2024 Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, November 11-14. Among the speakers were Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Cardinal Christophe Pierre, and President of the USCCB, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio.

Watch the livestream and read related materials at www.usccb.org/plenary-assembly-november-11-14-2024

Catholic Current also spoke with Ukrainian Bishop Stepan Sus, delegates to the Synod on Synodality, and Bishop Roy Campbell, who shared the history of the National Black Catholic Congress.

Archbishop William E. Lori, Vice President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, discusses the importance of political participation in Catholic teaching. The bishops’ teaching document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility and related materials are available online at www.FaithfulCitizenship.org.