At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV expressed deep sorrow over a renewed wave of violence in Nigeria that has claimed dozens of lives and led to further abductions, including members of the Catholic clergy. He urged continued prayer for the nation and called on authorities to act decisively to protect every human life. The […]Read more

The Cause for Canonization of Adele Brice was formally opened by Bishop David Ricken of Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Friday, January 30th. Bishop Ricken promulgated the decree on the 195th birthday of Adele Brice during solemn vespers at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay, which declared her to be a Servant of God. “I […]Read more

As the 2026 Winter Olympic Games approached, Pope Leo XIV renewed the Church’s call for peace by appealing to nations in conflict to respect the ancient tradition of the Olympic truce. His message came just days before the opening of the Milano-Cortina Games, set to begin on February 6 in northern Italy, placing the global […]Read more

In October 2026, Relevant Radio listeners are invited to take part in a once in a lifetime pilgrimage to the Holy Land, led by Fr. Rocky and hosted by Nativity Pilgrimage. From October 12 through October 21, pilgrims will spend ten days walking where Jesus lived, preached, suffered, died, and rose from the dead, encountering […]Read more

 Transcript of Msgr. Shea’s Address Father Rocky, thank you. Everybody, let’s hear it for 25 years for Relevant Radio. My own association with this great Catholic apostolate is one of the great jewels of my life. I’m so proud to serve on the board of directors of Relevant Radio with some of the best […]Read more

In his message for the 60th World Day of Social Communications, to be celebrated on May 17, 2026, Pope Leo XIV addressed the rapid expansion of digital technology and artificial intelligence, calling for renewed attention to human dignity in an increasingly automated world. He emphasized that technological progress needed to remain ordered to the good […]Read more

 Transcript of the Homily Good afternoon and welcome. What a joy it is to be here on the Feast of Our lady of Guadalupe to thank God and the Blessed Mother for 25 years of leadership and service. We are truly blessed in so many ways and Father Rocky and I often speak of […]Read more

The Vatican has announced a special Jubilee Year dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, marking the eight hundredth anniversary of his death. Issued by the Apostolic Penitentiary on January 16, 2026, the decree establishes a Year of Saint Francis from January 10, 2026, through January 10, 2027, offering the faithful a renewed opportunity for sanctification […]Read more