WORLD OVER

Fr. Gerald Murray & Robert Royal, The Papal Posse analyzes the major Church news of the week including Pope Francis’ health landing him in the hospital following his Wednesday audience, a Vatican Cardinal reaffirms the Church’s stance on Freemasonry, and an anonymous cardinal speaks out on the Francis pontificate and the priorities for the next one.

Mel Gibson & Jim Caviezel discuss the blockbuster movie, The Passion of the Christ, in highlights from their 2003 & 2004 World Over interviews for the 20th anniversary of the film's release.

Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin on X), senior correspondent for the National Catholic Register reports on the recent, closed door meeting between Vatican Cardinals and Italian Freemasons, and Cardinal Christoph Schonborn warns the Church in Germany about possible schism as a result of their "synodal way".

Fr. Thomas Petri, president of the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC (@PetriOP on X) & Sr. Deirdre Byrne, Superior of the Little Workers of the Sacred Heart share their thoughts and observations on the sacrilegous funeral service for a trans-rights activist held recently at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City.

Fr. Thomas Berg (@frtberg on X), moral theologian and visiting scholar at the McGrath Institute for Church Life at Notre Dame joins us with analysis of the testimony this week of one of the victims of disgraced Jesuit priest and artist Marko Rupnik.

Most Rev. Liam Cary, Bishop of the Diocese of Baker, OR shares his pastoral letter on the Vatican's recent directive on blessings (Fiducia Supplicans).

Robert Royal & Fr. Gerald Murray discuss the latest Church news coming from the Vatican including women's ordination being promoted at the Vatican and the growing dissent from the controversial Vatican directive on blessings (Fiducia Supplicans).

Alejandro Monteverde director of the new movie Cabrini (2024), discusses his powerful new film about the life of St. Frances Cabrini, about to be released in theatres on March 8th.

Author and art historian Dr. Elizabeth Lev shares her thoughts on the Marko Rupnik scandal and what should be done with the former Jesuit priest's artwork in churches all over the world in the wake of his abuse scandal.

Jim Caviezel, actor and star of the blockbuster hit film, Sound of Freedom talks about the movie which is based on the true story of a former federal agent who embarks on a treacherous mission to save children from human trafficking in South America.

A tribute to the late, great, Oscar winning movie director William Friedkin (The French Connection, The Exorcist) who passed away in August 2023.

Msgr. Jason Gray, executive director of The Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation on the current state of the cause for canonization of the late Archbishop Sheen.

Joseph Cardinal Zen, shares his thoughts on the controversy over the Vatican's directive on the blessing of same sex couples and couples in "irregular situations" (Fiducia Supplicans), the fallout from the Synod on Synodality, and his new book, Cardinal Zen's Lenten Reflections.

Mitch Albom, columnist and New York Times bestselling author on his new novel, The Little Liar.

Charles Cole, director of the London Oratory Schola talks about the meaning and significance of polyphony and chant in liturgical music, and their new CD, Sacred Treasures of Venice.

Edward Pentin, Senior Correspondent at The National Catholic Register with a report on Pope Francis' address and message to the journalists accredited to the Vatican.

Cardinal Gerhard Müller, former head of the Vatican's doctrinal office (CDF) comments on the increasing controversy and backlash surrounding "Fiducia Supplicans", the Vatican directive on blessings of same sex couples and couples in "irregular situations".

Nina Shea, director of The Center for Religious Freedom at The Hudson Institute on the state of the religious persecution of Christians around the world.

Jessica Hooten-Wilson, author and The Fletcher Jones Endowed Chair of Great Books at Pepperdine University talks about her new project compiling and editing a heretofore unpublished novel by the late Flannery O'Connor...Flannery O'Connor's Why Do the Heathen Rage?: A Behind the Scenes Look At A Work in Progress.

Robert Royal & Fr. Gerald Murray on the latest news from the Vatican including the growing international resistance by bishops' conferences to the Vatican’s directive on blessings of same sex couples, and the controversy surrounding a salacious book written years ago by the current head of the Vatican's doctrinal office, Victor Cardinal Fernandez.

Dr. Walid Phares, Newsmax contributor and foreign policy expert on the Israel-Hamas conflict and its ongoing effect on stability in the region and around the world.

Fr. Robert Sirico, president of the Acton Institute and author of Pell Cor Mundum, on the life & legacy of the late George Cardinal Pell (remembering him on the anniversary of his death in 2023).

Philip Lawler, editor of Catholic World News with analysis of the new press release from the Vatican's doctrinal office (Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith) that seeks to further clarify the controversial Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican directive on the blessing of same sex couples and couples in "irregular situations" released in December.

Rob Schneider, comedian, actor and director on his latest comedy Daddy Daughter Trip and his Catholic faith and how it informs his life and work.

Abp. Georg Ganswein, former personal secretary of Cardinal Josef Ratzinger, later Pope Benedict XVI on his life of service to the late Pope and his book, Who Believes is Not Alone: My Life Beside Benedict XVI. (Encore showing/highlights in honor of the 1st anniversary of the death of Benedict XVI).

THE WORLD OVER CHRISTMAS SPECIAL for 2022, featuring classic performances of Christmases past from KEELY SMITH, FRANK SINATRA, ANDY WILLIAMS, JOSE FELICIANO, AARON NEVILLE, and many more of your favorites!

Plus, performances by Raymond Arroyo from his "Christmas Merry & Bright" tour!

Fr. Gerald Murray and Robert Royal analyze the new Vatican "declaration" on blessings of same-sex couples, plus The World Over Christmas special.