World Over

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Endowed Chair of Great Books at Pepperdine University talks about her new project compiling and editing a heretofore unpublished novel by the late Flannery O'Connor...Flannery O'Connor's Why Do the Heathen Rage?: A Behind the Scenes Look At A Work in Progress.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

Dr. Bill Donohue, president of The Catholic League on true religious diversity & the latest cultural assaults on Christmas.

A "behind the scenes" feature on the recording of Raymond Arroyo's hit CD, Christmas Merry & Bright.

An encore presentation of our interview with Kevin Kaska, Hollywood composer, arranger and producer talks about his musical backround, his Catholic faith and his work on Raymond's new album, Christmas Merry & Bright

Fr. Gerald Murray, Papal Posse member analyzes the Catholic news of the week including Bishop Strickland being barred from saying Mass in his former diocese, the ongoing Vatican financial scandal trial, and Cardinal Robert Sarah's comments on the condition of the Catholic liturgy in Africa and the West.

Kevin Kaska, Hollywood composer, arranger and producer talks about his musical backround, his Catholic faith and his work on Raymond's new album, Christmas Merry & Bright.

Courtney Siebring, author of Little Spark of Life: A Celebration of Born & Preborn Human Life, her new pro-life picture book for children and families to teach kids about the miracle of life.

Edward Pentin, senior correspondent for the National Catholic Register reports on the news that Pope Francis may be evicting Cardinal Raymond Burke from his Vatican residence and rescinding his pension.

Damian Thompson, associate editor at the UK Spectator examines the news of Pope Francis' possible eviction of Cardinal Raymond Burke, the reactions to the move by some in the Catholic media, and the optics of the Pope's decision if ultimately carried out.

Abp. Georg Gänswein discusses his new book, Who Believes Is Not Alone: My Life Beside Benedict XVI. He talks about working as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI's personal secretary, Benedict XVI's decision to resign and much more.

Most Rev. Joseph E. Strickland, the former Bishop of Tyler, Texas discusses the circumstances surrounding his dismissal from office by Pope Francis on November 11th.

Robert Royal, editor in chief of TheCatholicThing.org & Fr. Gerald Murray, canon lawyer and priest of the Archdiocese of New York provide their reaction to, and analysis of, the Strickland interview & dismissal and more.

The Best of The World Over featuring Fr. Robert Sirico, and a tribute to the late Oscar winning director of The Exorcist, William Friedkin.