Author: John Hanretty

John Hanretty

John Hanretty serves as a Digital Media Producer for Relevant Radio®. He is a graduate of the Gupta College of Business at the University of Dallas. Besides being passionate about writing, his hobbies include drawing and digital design. You can read more of his daily articles at relevantradio.com and on the Relevant Radio® app.

JUST IN: Pope Leo XIV selects Pedro Bismarck Chau as Auxiliary Bishop of Newark

June 6, 2025 Articles, Morning Air, News and Culture

This Morning Air episode with John Morales brought us a heart-stirring interview with Bishop-Elect Pedro Bismarck Chau, whose journey from Nicaragua to the U.S. is nothing short of miraculous. ... Read more

Rosary Novena Day 33: What are you doing on Friday?

June 6, 2025June 5, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Rosary Novena to the Sacred Heart

Do you ever make plans for the weekend? And – if they’re plans with someone you love – do you look forward to them all week? When you love ... Read more

Pope Leo XIV on the Parable of the Vineyard Workers

June 4, 2025 Articles, Catechesis, Relevant In Rome

Rome correspondent Ashley Noronha joined John Morales to reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s powerful catechesis from today’s General Audience. Centered on the Parable of the Vineyard Owner (Matthew 20:1–16), ... Read more

Why did the Pope choose the name “Leo”?

June 4, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Father Simon Says

Fr. Richard Simon broke down one of the first big questions people asked after the conclave: Why did our new Holy Father choose the name “Leo XIV”? Fr. Simon ... Read more

Get Relevant Radio on your Smart TV!

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 Articles, News and Culture

Imagine turning on your TV and deepening your faith – anytime you want, with no subscriptions, no sign-ups, and no fees! Introducing Relevant Radio+, a brand-new, completely FREE video platform designed ... Read more

St. Mary of the Angels Students Write Letter to Pope Leo XIV

June 3, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Family and Kids

This letter, written by the students of St. Mary of the Angels School in Chicago, Illinois, was addressed to our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. Dear Pope Leo XIV, ... Read more

Fr. Dominic Bouck on the Augustinian Heart of Pope Leo XIV

June 2, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Morning Air

In a rich and inspiring conversation on Morning Air, John Morales sat down with Fr. Dominic Bouck for a deep dive into the Augustinian roots of our new Holy ... Read more

Is it Required to Kiss the Pope’s Ring in Greeting?

June 2, 2025 Articles, News and Culture, The Patrick Madrid Show

On a recent episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, a caller named Tyler from Santa Barbara posed a thoughtful question that caught the listeners’ attention. “Why didn’t Vice President ... Read more

White Sox to Honor Pope Leo XIV

June 2, 2025 Articles, Morning Air, News and Culture

Morning Air listeners were treated to some true Chicago Catholic gold this week as John Morales and Glen Lewerenz shared some exciting news: On June 14th, the Chicago White ... Read more

Pope Leo XIV: A Shepherd with Vision and Grit

May 29, 2025 Articles, News and Culture, The Drew Mariani Show

Drew Mariani welcomed Dr. Paul Kengor to unpack the early days of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy—and what they reveal about the kind of leader he’s shaping up to be. ... Read more

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