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Pope Leo XIV: Artificial Intelligence Should Be an Instrument of Peace

September 21, 2026September 22, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, News and Culture

Pope Leo XIV is calling for artificial intelligence to be developed with the good of the human person at its center, encouraging those working with emerging technologies to use them in service of peace, human dignity and the common good. The Holy Father shared this message with participants in the inaugural AI4Peace Global Biennial Symposium […]

Pope Leo on Building a More Human World

September 20, 2026September 22, 2026 Articles, News and Culture

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his 71st birthday with a visit to the Vatican Apostolic Library, while also turning the Church’s attention toward human dignity in the technological age and the witness of Christians who have given their lives for Christ. On Relevant in Rome, Rome Correspondent Ashley Noronha explained that the Holy Father marked his […]

What is the Church’s Teaching on Contraception and IVF?

September 20, 2026September 19, 2026 Articles, News and Culture, The Patrick Madrid Show

NOTE: This article features some sensitive topics that may not be suitable for younger readers. Please use discretion. Years ago, a listener named Maddie called in to The Patrick Madrid Show to debate the topic of contraception with Patrick. In her eyes, it shouldn’t be prohibited by the Church because God is all-knowing and all-powerful, […]

Pope Leo XIV’s Schedule for Apostolic Journey to South America

September 18, 2026September 22, 2026 Articles, News and Culture

The Vatican has released the itinerary for Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming Apostolic Journey to South America, which will take the Holy Father to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from November 6-17. Over the course of 12 days, Pope Leo will visit 10 cities across the three countries. The journey will include a particularly significant return to […]

DREW: The Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Resume

September 16, 2026September 15, 2026 Articles, News and Culture, The Drew Mariani Show

The Trump administration is re-starting peace talks with Russia and Ukraine. Steve Witkoff and Jarad Kushner, the President’s special envoy team, met with both Putin and Zelensky in an effort to bring both sides to the table. During a recent segment on The Drew Mariani Show, Drew discussed the unfolding events with emeritus professor of […]

Happy Birthday Pope Leo!

September 14, 2026 Articles, News and Culture

Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 71st birthday Monday, September 14, receiving prayers and well wishes from Catholics and Church leaders around the world. Born in Chicago in 1955, the Holy Father marks his birthday after a year in which peace, Christian unity, and the dignity of the human person have remained central to his pontificate. […]

DREW: Social Media and the Need for Good Parenting

September 12, 2026September 9, 2026 Articles, News and Culture, The Drew Mariani Show

Meta recently announced an $18 billion settlement and new restrictions on their social media platforms. On The Drew Mariani Show, Drew welcomed therapist Dr. Jeffery Rubin to discuss the impact of social media on young people. According to the Associated Press, the settlement will add new safety features to Instagram and Facebook, “including two-hour daily […]

Pope Leo Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 with Call for Peace

September 11, 2026September 14, 2026 Articles, Catechesis, News and Culture

Pope Leo XIV commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks by praying for the victims and calling on the faithful to renew their commitment to peace. Following the Angelus on Sunday, the Holy Father recalled the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the coordinated attacks on New York City, Washington, D.C., […]

DREW: U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion

September 10, 2026September 9, 2026 Articles, News and Culture, The Drew Mariani Show

The United States has hit a troublesome milestone, having now arrived at a debt burden of more than $40 trillion. Recently on The Drew Mariani Show, Drew welcomed Chris Temple of The National Investor to discuss the economic consequences of the debt. “We’re on an unsustainable pace,” Temple said of the debt, which has more […]

DREW: Bishop Daniel Thomas Calls Catholics to Prayer and Action Against Abortion Pills

September 4, 2026September 2, 2026 Articles, News and Culture

The fight to protect unborn life has entered a new phase following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. On The Drew Mariani Show, Drew spoke with Bishop Daniel Thomas of Toledo, chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities, about the growing availability of abortion pills and what Catholics can do in response. Bishop Thomas […]

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