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.

Pope Leo XIV Delivers Address to Catholic Digital Missionaries and Influencers

July 30, 2025 Articles, Entertainment, News and Culture

In an address delivered inside St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV welcomed Catholic digital missionaries and influencers from around the world who had gathered in Rome for their Jubilee. ... Read more

Why You Should Get Married in the Church

July 30, 2025July 29, 2025 Articles, Catechesis, Morning Air

So many couples today decide to get married outside of a church, while others decide not to get married at all and just live together. Catholic family speaker and ... Read more

The Holy Father Offers Condolences in Wake of the Attack on Congolese Catholic Church

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 Articles, News and Culture

On July 27th, a Catholic church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Blessed Anuarite Parish of Komanda, was attacked by Islamic State militants, who killed at least ... Read more

Discover Your Favorite Saints Stories!

July 29, 2025July 25, 2025 Articles, Entertainment

Looking for exciting, screen-free adventure stories for you and your family? The Saints podcast from The Merry Beggars at Relevant Radio can help inspire and entertain you with these heroic tales! ... Read more

The Pope Issues Another Call for Global Peace, Emphasizing Human Dignity

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 Articles, News and Culture

On Sunday, July 27th, Pope Leo XIV led the audience in St. Peter’s Square in the Angelus, before delivering an address in which he expressed deep concern for the ... Read more

Summer is for Hospitality, Rest, and Reflection says Pope Leo XIV

July 23, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Relevant In Rome

Ashley Noronha joined John Morales on Morning Air to reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s most recent Angelus address from Sunday, July 20th, delivered from his summer residence in Castel ... Read more

The Saints: New Full-Length Versions!

July 22, 2025July 21, 2025 Articles, Entertainment

Can’t wait for the next episode of The Saints podcast from The Merry Beggars at Relevant Radio? Now you don’t have to! We know how hard it is to wait – ... Read more

Pope Leo XIV Speaks with Buzz Aldrin on 56th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing

July 21, 2025 Articles, News and Culture

On July 20th, the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Pope Leo XIV took a moment to honor one of humanity’s most awe-inspiring achievements with someone who ... Read more

Pope Leo Calls for Peace in the Face of More Attacks on Civilian Populations

July 21, 2025July 28, 2025 Articles, News and Culture

On Sunday, July 20th, Pope Leo XIV led the people of Castel Gandolfo in the Angelus, before delivering an address expressing his profound sadness at the Israeli attacks on ... Read more

How Does Your Morning Offering Help the Pope?

July 18, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Morning Air

In this Morning Air episode, John Morales was joined by Fr. James Kubicki, SJ, to unpack the power behind praying for the Pope’s intentions, a practice that is far ... Read more

How Can We Support Pope Leo?

July 17, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Morning Air

Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio—better known as “Dr. Italy”—was standing in St. Peter’s Square when the white smoke rose to announce Pope Leo XIV’s election. That moment, the culmination of anticipation ... Read more

What is the difference between the Catholic Faith and the Lutheran Faith?

July 17, 2025 Articles, Catechesis, Father Simon Says

A listener recently wrote in to share a surprising experience: she had given her Lutheran neighbor a ride to church and, since she had already been to Mass, decided ... Read more

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