House Speaker Mike Johnson addresses the U.S. government shutdown. Bob Fu and Nina Shea on the ongoing persecution of Christians in China. Joseph Shaw on the crackdown on the Traditional Latin Mass by a growing number of bishops.

Robert Royal and Father Gerald Murray on the first apostolic exhortation by Pope Leo XIV, and other big stories of the week. DeVon Frankin from the movie, Soul on Fire, a true story based on the life & experience of burn victim John O'Leary.

Robert Royal, Fr. Robert McTeigue, SJ and Bill Donohue with analysis of Pope Leo XIV’s comments on the Senator Dick Durbin-Cardinal Blase Cupich controversy in the U.S. Kym Karath on the 60th anniversary of her role in The Sound of Music. And much more.

Bishop Thomas Paprocki discusses his opposition to the decision by the Archdiocese of Chicago to honor Senator Dick Durbin with a "lifetime achievement award". Father Gerald Murray on the appointment of a new Archbishop of New Orleans. Dr. Walid Phares on the ongoing persecution of Christians in Syria, and the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Cardinal Raymond Burke talks about political violence & the nature of evil in the U.S. and much more. Edward Pentin on the historic, Catholic funeral of the Duchess of Kent. Terry Caster discusses his Sunbreak Ranch initiative for the homeless in San Diego.

Dr. Alveda King reflects on the political assassination of Charlie Kirk. . Clare Lopez, former CIA officer, counterintelligence and counterterrorism expert on the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk, Israel's attack on Hamas targets in Qatar, and more. Diane Montagna, independent Vatican journalist, on the latest Catholic & Vatican news.

Patrick Brosnan, security expert and former NYPD officer, on the horrific shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church this week. Robert Royal and Fr. Gerald Murray on the latest Catholic & Vatican news. Gordon Chang on the CCP's efforts to grow its influence within the U.S., and the latest on the prospects for peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Sebastien Lai discusses closing arguments that have begun in his father's trial in Hong Kong, as well as Mr. Lai's declining health. John Rossomando on what comes next for Russia-Ukraine peace talks following President Trump's meetings with both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Bill Donohue on a controversial abuse settlement being paid out by the Archdiocese of Newark. Robert Royal and Father Gerald Murray discuss the first 100 days of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV. Fr. Robert McTeigue on 'Synodality'.

Marco Rubio on foreign policy, international religious freedom and much more. Edward Pentin on St. John Henry Newman becoming the next Doctor of the Church. Robert Royal and Fr. Gerald Murray discuss the recent Jubilee for Youth events in Rome, and a controversial new production of the musical, Jesus Christ Superstar.