General Audience of Pope Leo XIV from August 26th, 2026
Originally written and delivered by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Basilica. Originally published on the Vatican website here. Catechesis. The Documents of the Second Vatican Council. III. Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium. 8. The motivations of the liturgical reform Dear brothers and sisters, In this final catechesis on the Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium, today I would like to look...Continue reading→
How Do I Love the Sinner but Hate the Sin?
Many people scorn Catholics because they believe the Church teaches us to hate people for their sins and cast judgment when it is not our place. But that could not be further from the truth. Rather, Church teaching tells us that we are to love the sinner and hate the sin. But how do we...Continue reading→
Pope Leo Explains the Proper Role of Music in the Liturgy
In his recent audience, the Holy Father continued his catechesis on Sacrosantum concilium, the document on the sacred liturgy from the Second Vatican Council. At that audience, Pope Leo XIV focused on the importance of sacred music in the Mass. According to Sacrosantum concilium, sacred music is “greater even than that of any other art,”...Continue reading→
Pope Leo XIV Reflects on Sacred Music as Prayer at Mass
Sacred music is more than an accompaniment to the Mass. It is part of the Church’s prayer itself. That was one of the central themes discussed by Rome correspondent Ashley Noronha and Mark Swartzberg during a recent edition of Relevant in Rome. Pope Leo XIV recently continued his catechesis on Sacrosanctum Concilium, the Second Vatican...Continue reading→
Why the Seal of Confession Can Never Be Broken
On The Patrick Madrid Show, a listener named Cat called into the show to ask Patrick about the reasoning behind the seal of confession and why it exists. She explained that she has a hard time coming to terms with the fact that priests are not allowed to turn in people who commit heinous crimes....Continue reading→
Why are archangels called saints? And why did Jesus curse a fig tree?
On The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick hosted a special children’s segment in which he spent three hours answering the most poignant questions from the youngest Relevant Radio listeners. Even children’s questions can express wisdom beyond their years. 11-year-old Emma called in to ask the question, “Why is St. Michael a saint if he’s an angel?”...Continue reading→
General Audience of Pope Leo XIV from August 12th, 2026
Originally written and delivered by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Basilica. Originally published on the Vatican website here. Dear brothers and sisters, The fifth chapter of the Conciliar Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium (SC) is dedicated to the liturgical year, a theme we would like to look at today, to explain its value in the life...Continue reading→
Explaining the Trinity: Nature and Person
Listener Frank called in to The Patrick Madrid Show to say something that a lot of Catholics can relate to: “I was wondering about the Holy Trinity. I believe in it, but I don’t understand it.” Patrick understood, saying he thinks that describes a lot of people. They may understand the Trinity to some degree,...Continue reading→
Pope Leo XIV Returns to Rome, Calls Catholics to Rediscover the Church’s Prayer
Pope Leo XIV has returned to Rome after spending several weeks at Castel Gandolfo, resuming his weekly public audiences with a renewed focus on the Second Vatican Council’s teaching on the sacred liturgy. During this week’s edition of Relevant in Rome, Ashley Noronha and Mark Swartzberg discussed the Pope’s latest catechesis, his upcoming visit to...Continue reading→
Pope Leo XIV: Christ Brings Peace in the Midst of Life’s Storms
Pope Leo XIV reminded Catholics that Jesus never abandons His people, even in life’s darkest moments, during his Angelus address on Sunday in St. Peter’s Square. Reflecting on the Gospel account of Jesus walking on the water (Matthew 14:22-33), the Holy Father focused on Christ’s reassuring words to the frightened disciples: “Take heart, it is...Continue reading→
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