Patrick reports on the CIA technological feat called Ghost Murmur, which tracks a single human heartbeat across vast distances, then spotlights a tense moment when top U.S. officials summon the Vatican’s ambassador after Pope Leo XIV pleads for global peace—referencing historic papal confrontations and implying consequences if the pope interferes with current military plans. Church, […]Read more

Patrick opens with the tense news of a meeting between the U.S. government and Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the Vatican’s representative, stirring debate about war in Iran, church teaching on just war, and Pope Leo XIV’s outspoken advocacy for peace. Listeners press Patrick with tough questions as callers voice concern, frustration, and hope, while he weighs […]Read more

Patrick opens the hour with commentary on Pope Leo’s recent call for peace, then fields a rapid stream of listener calls and emails about purgatory, spiritual warfare, exorcists, confession tips, tattoos, and reverent ways to dispose of sacramentals. Audio: Pope Leo on Trump’s warning to Iran of “civilization” destruction — “This is truly not acceptable. […]Read more

Patrick explores moral obstacles in IVF, embryo adoption, and surrogacy as callers voice conflicts between personal intentions and Catholic doctrine; callers weigh the ethics of rescuing frozen embryos, question gestational distinctions, and challenge the boundaries of technology and tradition. He draws from Church teaching, documents like Dignitas Personae and Donum Vitae, and sharp analogies, sometimes […]Read more

Patrick answers questions about Catholic traditions, from consecrating homes, the boundaries of interfaith participation, and why priesthood is restricted to men, all while weaving in audience reflections about the effects of violence in media and games, personal anecdotes, and advice for gently inviting friends back to faith. Jordin – How does a common person consecrate […]Read more

On today’s Hour 2 of the Patrick Madrid show, Lydia calls in to ask and comment about the war in Iran, did you ever wonder how many languages that Jesus spoke, did Jesus entrust the Apostles with the power to forgive sins, and what happened to the human part of Christ when he was assumed […]Read more

On Hour 3 of the Patrick Madrid, Patrick answers questions from callers about the Catholic faith. Stephanie was part of the Holiness Church but wants to become Catholic and is interested to know if the Church will accept her Baptisms? Patrick explores the beliefs of the Holiness Church. Linda – I had a conversation with […]Read more

On today’s Patrick Madrid show, Patrick shares a survey on what Americans think about the morality of other Americans, Brandon wants to know if it is a sin for him to work for part of pharmaceutical company that produces immoral products, and do the Gospel accounts really conflict when it comes to the Good Thief […]Read more

On today’s Hour 2 of The Patrick Madrid show, Patrick discusses the issue of tattoos in depth and also addresses the question of God having a gender, and Anne wants to know, was Jesus actually crucified on a stake instead of a cross. Hear Patrick’s insightful answers on today’s podcast. Patrick cites the Washington Post […]Read more

On Hour 3 of today’s Patrick Madrid show, Lyra wants to know about using the phrase “Oh my God” and if that is ok, Elaine asks if the “Beloved Disciple” in the Gospels is John, plus a couple callers chime in about their thoughts on tattoos. Patrick provides quintessential answers to listener questions about the […]Read more

On today’s Hour 1 of The Patrick Madrid Show, a concerned mom emails in looking for support and guidance, in response to a question from Burke about the resurrection, Patrick emphasizes that Jesus physically rose from the tomb, do we become angels after we die and what should our response be to those who say […]Read more