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Pope Leo XIV Praises ‘Aid to the Church in Need’ for Defending Religious Freedom

October 14, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, News and Culture

Gathering in the Hall of Popes during the Jubilee of Hope, Pope Leo XIV received members of Aid to the Church in Need International and expressed heartfelt gratitude for their tireless defense of persecuted Christians and their witness to the Gospel across the world. The Holy Father noted that their mission remains vital at a […]

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM Passes Away at 106

October 10, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Morning Air, News and Culture

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM, the joyful soul who became the face of Loyola Chicago’s 2018 Final Four run and a spiritual mother to generations of Ramblers, has died at 106. Loyola announced her passing on the night of Thursday, October 9, 2025, after she recently stepped back from official duties because of health concerns. […]

Chicago Bible Society Presents Fr. Rocky with Gutenberg Award

October 9, 2025October 14, 2025 Articles, News and Culture

On Tuesday, October 7th, at the Rev. Francis Joseph Hoffman, “Fr. Rocky”, Chairman and CEO of Relevant Radio, was presented with the "Gutenberg Award" by the Chicago Bible Society. Fr. Rocky was awarded in recognition of the work he has done to grow Relevant Radio into the company it is today. It is Fr. Rocky's […] On Tuesday, October 7th, at the ... Read more

Bishop Thomas Paprocki: The Lessons of a Declined Award

October 8, 2025October 22, 2025 Articles, Catechesis, News and Culture

In September, Cardinal Blase Cupich announced that the Archdiocese of Chicago would be giving a Senator Dick Durbin a lifetime achievement award at their Keep Hope Alive celebration on November 3rd. Cardinal Cupich stated that the award was being presented to Senator Durbin for his work in immigration, but many responded by pointing out that […]

Inching Closer to Peace

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 Articles, News and Culture, The Drew Mariani Show

Time was running out in Gaza – then Hamas said they wanted peace. On Friday, afternoon, Hamas published a statement saying it wanted to end the war and will release the hostages. How serious the group is about ending the war is an open question. After Hamas made its statement, President Trump called on Israel […]

Pope Leo XIV commends the Knights of Columbus for defending life and serving the Church

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 Articles, News and Culture

Pope Leo XIV welcomed the Board of Directors of the Knights of Columbus to the Vatican during the Jubilee of Hope, praising their steadfast commitment to charity, fraternity, and the defense of human life. The Knights, founded in 1882 as a Catholic fraternal order, are in Rome as part of a jubilee pilgrimage that has […]

Trump Shifts Ukraine Policy

October 1, 2025September 29, 2025 Articles, News and Culture, The Drew Mariani Show

President Trump is making waves. In a post to Truth Social, Trump says he believes Ukraine can win the war against Putin. The president also took aim at Russia in the post, calling the country “a paper tiger.” This shift is a marked difference from Trump and Vance’s meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine in […]

Sanctify Your Scroll (Morning Air)

September 29, 2025October 1, 2025 Articles, Best of the Week, News and Culture

Scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok often starts with good intentions – staying connected, laughing at a reel, or finding inspiration. But all too often, it ends with wasted hours, anxiety, or distraction from what matters most. On Morning Air, John Morales speaks with Catholic author and speaker Danielle Bean about how to take back […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Relevant Radio Interns: Building the Future of Catholic Media

September 26, 2025 Articles, News and Culture

This summer, Relevant Radio welcomed three remarkable interns who brought energy, skill, and enthusiasm to our mission of bringing Christ to the world through the media. Their contributions are great reminders that Relevant Radio is always working towards the future, forming leaders and innovators who will continue advancing Catholic media for years to come. Lily […]

Pray for Peace: Join Relevant Radio in Answering the Pope’s Call to Pray the Rosary

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, News and Culture

Relevant Radio is ready to walk with you in answering the Pope’s call. As the Church turns toward October, the month traditionally dedicated to the Holy Rosary, Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics to take up the beads each day for the intention of peace. His appeal came at the close of his general audience […]

FROM ROME: Pope Leo XIV Reminds Us that Our Lives Are Gifts Entrusted to Our Care

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, News and Culture

On Sunday, September 21, Pope Leo XIV led the faithful in the recitation of the Angelus in Saint Peter’s Square. Before turning to prayer, the Holy Father offered a reflection on the Gospel of the day (Luke 16:1–13), which contains the parable of the dishonest steward. The Pope explained that the steward, summoned by his […]

Finding The Perfect Job

September 20, 2025September 19, 2025 Articles, News and Culture, The Drew Mariani Show

The BLS made a major revision. Earlier this month, the BLS revised down job numbers by 911,000 through March of 2025. And in August, the labor market added only around 22,000 jobs. So, with around 7.4 million Americans looking for jobs, it can be a challenge to stand out. Bruce Lachenauer, Managing Parter of The […]

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