Patrick Madrid Exposes Deepfake Video of Pope Leo XIV
Patrick Madrid and producer Cyrus are sounding the alarm: a slick 36-minute video making the rounds on YouTube—supposedly a speech from Pope Leo XIV—isn’t real at all. It’s an AI-generated deepfake. The video kicks off with a dramatic monologue addressed to Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré. While the video sounds serious and looks convincing, it’s...Continue reading→
Pope Leo XIV’s First General Audience: A Shepherd Close to His Flock
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Pope Leo XIV held his first Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter’s Square, marking a joyful and deeply pastoral beginning to this cherished weekly tradition. With warm smiles and outstretched hands, he toured the square in the Popemobile, accompanied by the Swiss Guard and the Vatican Gendarmerie. He greeted pilgrims...Continue reading→
Can Pope Leo XIV Be a Bridge to Peace in Our Fractured World?
On The Drew Mariani Show, Ambassador Joseph Cella joined Drew for a powerful conversation about Pope Leo XIV’s emerging role as a potential peacemaker on the world stage, particularly between Russia and Ukraine. As the first American-born Pope, Leo is not only capturing headlines but also stirring new hope that the Church might again become...Continue reading→
Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Mass: A Powerful Call to Love and Unity
On a radiant Sunday in Vatican City, over 200,000 faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square to witness Pope Leo XIV celebrate his inaugural Mass. The atmosphere was electric with chants of “Viva il Papa!” as cardinals, world leaders, and pilgrims from across the globe filled the square. Patriarch Bartholomew’s presence further underscored the significance of...Continue reading→
UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV Makes First Papal Appointments
Pope Leo XIV has announced his first set of papal appointments, underscoring his focus on family, devotion to the Sacred Heart, and human development. Grand Chancellor of the John Paul II Theological Institute for Marriage and Family: Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Vicar General for the Diocese of Rome and Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical Lateran University,...Continue reading→
What is Important to an Augustinian Pope?
When Pope Leo XIV walked out on the Loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, he quoted St. Augustine. “I am a son of Saint Augustine, an Augustinian, who said: ‘with you I am a Christian and for you I am a bishop.’” Then, several days later, the first Augustinian Pope quoted the Church Father in front...Continue reading→
Cardinal Ambongo: Unity in the Church stems from fidelity to Christ
“The Church is not an ideology. Rather, it is an attachment to a person, and that person is Jesus Christ.” In a recent interview with Vatican News, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo of Africa provided a much-needed perspective on the perceived divisions within the Church. While social media and mainstream news often amplify narratives of a divided...Continue reading→
The Holy Father’s New Popemobile and His Love for Our Lady of Fatima
Pope Leo XIV is already making waves in the Vatican with his choice of transportation and his unmistakable Marian devotion. Rather than opting for a luxurious papal vehicle, the new Holy Father is cruising through the streets of Rome in a Volkswagen California hybrid, affectionately dubbed the “Green Popemobile.” This plug-in hybrid, which seats six...Continue reading→
Leading the Church with Faith and Reason
John Morales and Theresa Civantos Barber from Aleteia discussed a fascinating aspect of Pope Leo XIV — he’s the first Pope in 2,000 years to hold a degree in mathematics. While it may seem like a fun fact, Theresa emphasized how Pope Leo’s background in math could significantly shape his leadership, bringing clarity and logical...Continue reading→
WATCH: Fr. Rocky gives University of Mary Commencement Speech
Rev. Francis Joseph Hoffman, “Fr. Rocky”, Chairman and CEO of Relevant Radio, delivered the Commencement Address at the University of Mary on Saturday, April 26, after receiving an Honorary Doctorate. Accepting the award on behalf of all the listeners, donors, board members and Associates of Relevant Radio, Fr. Rocky praised the great work of Msgr....Continue reading→
The Emerging Leadership Qualities of Pope Leo XIV
In a powerful conversation on Morning Air, John Morales and leadership expert Harry Kraemer unpack the leadership style of Pope Leo XIV, highlighting his unwavering commitment to servant leadership. Unlike many leaders who strive to ascend to power, Pope Leo XIV embodies a model of leadership that places him at the bottom, supporting everyone else, from...Continue reading→
Pope Leo XIV Meets with Tennis Champion Jannik Sinner and His Family
Pope Leo XIV welcomed Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner to the Vatican on Wednesday, along with Sinner’s family and the President of the Italian Tennis Federation, Alberto Binaghi. During the lighthearted encounter, Sinner offered the Pope a tennis ball and asked if he’d like to play, to which Pope Leo quipped, “Here we’ll break something....Continue reading→
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