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Magnifica Humanitas: Human Dignity, Moral Responsibility, and the Pursuit of Truth

June 21, 2026June 22, 2026 Articles, News and Culture

Father Robert Spitzer joined Timmerie on Trending to discuss Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on artificial intelligence, Magnifica Humanitas, highlighting the opportunities and dangers posed by rapidly advancing technology. Their conversation focused on a central concern raised by the Holy Father: the growing influence of AI systems and the need for human responsibility in their development […]

Colon Cancer on the Rise

June 20, 2026June 19, 2026 Articles, News and Culture, The Drew Mariani Show

Dr. Jay Bosco joined The Drew Mariani Show to discuss with Drew the alarming report that colorectal cancer (CRC) is on the rise in young people. Typically, the cancer was associated with people over the age of 55. Now, people under the age of 55 account for 20% of all colorectal cancer diagnosis, according to the Cancer […]

Should You Get a Tattoo?

June 16, 2026April 8, 2026 Articles, News and Culture, The Patrick Madrid Show

Tattoos are a controversial topic because, for centuries, they were seen by society as a mark of rebelliousness. Marking yourself through pain and permanent ink was not a common process for gentlemen and ladies of the time. They were worn as an indicator of your personality and more often than not, they appeared on the […]

Patrick Madrid Reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s Vision for Catholic Higher Education

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 Articles, News and Culture, The Patrick Madrid Show

On a recent episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick highlighted Pope Leo XIV’s address to a delegation from the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, drawing attention to the Holy Father’s vision for the future of Catholic higher education. Forming the Whole Person Speaking to university leaders gathered in Rome, Pope Leo emphasized that […]

The Holy Spirit, Human Communion, and Pope Leo’s AI Encyclical

June 14, 2026June 15, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, News and Culture

On a recent episode of Trending with Timmerie, Timmerie reflected on the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and connected those themes to Pope Leo XIV’s recent encyclical on artificial intelligence. Beginning with the Church’s celebration of Pentecost, Timmerie encouraged listeners to deepen their understanding of the Holy Spirit by […]

The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, News and Culture

In the 17th Century, Jesus appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and showed her His Heart on fire with love for her and for all humanity. Though consecrated through an anointing with Sacred Chrism at her Baptism, and consecrated through her profession of religious vows, she made a further act of dedication to Jesus. In […]

Powering the AI Revolution

June 12, 2026June 10, 2026 Articles, News and Culture, The Drew Mariani Show

Data centers are an essential feature of the AI boom. The massive centers, which consume a lot of water and require a lot of energy, are sources of controversy. Without them, though, the US would not be leading the world in AI technology. Data centers demand a lot of electricity. In 2023, they comprised about […]

Turning Point in War?

June 11, 2026June 10, 2026 Articles, News and Culture, The Drew Mariani Show

Ukraine is at a turning point in its war with Russia. That’s according to a new report from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). “Open data on Russia’s battlefield performance indicates that the character of the war is shifting in favor of Ukrainian forces, at least for now,” the report said. Russia, according […]

A New Morning Show is Coming to Relevant Radio

June 8, 2026June 6, 2026 Articles, News and Culture

Starting today, June 8, we’re excited to welcome two new additions to the Relevant Radio lineup! Join Mark Swartzberg weekdays from 6-8am CT for The Mark Swartzberg Show, a LIVE, interactive conversation about faith, family, culture, and the countless ways God is working in our everyday lives. Mark brings a unique perspective to the […]

Pope Leo XIV Brings a Message of Faith, Culture, and Human Dignity to Spain

June 7, 2026June 8, 2026 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, News and Culture

Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic journey to Spain has drawn massive crowds and sparked conversations about faith, culture, human dignity, and the future of society. During his visit to Madrid, the Holy Father addressed a wide range of audiences, from young people and religious communities to political leaders, artists, educators, and business professionals. A Eucharistic Witness […]

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