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Choose to Love Everyday, Rafael in NYC, St Monica

August 27, 2025 Podcasts, Relevant In Rome

8/27/25 Rome Correspondent Ashley Noronha reports on Pope Leo’s Weekly General Audience on Jesus sacrifice starting in Gethsemane, Rafael’s work is coming to New York, Italy prepares to host the winter Olympics in 2026 and the feast of St. Monica. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/22c9611d-c726-4f7c-a978-adf101699be5/b76f6d5c-9839-4338-acf9-b34600e45536/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/22c9611d-c726-4f7c-a978-adf101699be5/b76f6d5c-9839-4338-acf9-b34600e45536/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Paternity Leave at Vatican/ Roman Holiday

August 20, 2025 Podcasts, Relevant In Rome

8/20/25 Rome Correspondent Ashley Noronha reports on the latest from Pope Leo XIV and the new policy concerning paternity leave and time off and how Rome takes time off. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/22c9611d-c726-4f7c-a978-adf101699be5/2e7c0f30-6483-43b1-a04f-b33f00d18ad0/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/22c9611d-c726-4f7c-a978-adf101699be5/2e7c0f30-6483-43b1-a04f-b33f00d18ad0/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Pope Leo XIV Approves Paternity Leave Extensions as Italy Goes on Holiday

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 Articles, Family and Kids, Relevant In Rome

Ashley Noronha joined John Morales on Morning Air to discuss new Vatican family leave policies and the rhythms of Italian life during the month of August. Pope Leo XIV recently approved a new paternity leave policy for Vatican employees. Fathers may now take five fully paid days off following the birth of a child. These […]

The Holy Father Prompts Us to Look Inward: “Surely, it is not I, Lord.”

August 13, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Relevant In Rome

On the August 13 edition of Morning Air, Ashley Noronha joined John Morales to reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s general audience from earlier that day. Because of the intense summer heat in Rome, the audience was moved indoors. The Holy Father’s catechesis focused on a passage from Mark 14 recounting the Last Supper. In this […]

Pope Leo “Could I Betray Christ?”/ Pro-Family Italy

August 13, 2025 Podcasts, Relevant In Rome

8/13/25 Rome Correspondent Ashley Noronha reports on Pope’s Leo’s reflection about the betrayer of Judas at the last supper and how we can make room for Christ so that we do not imitate Judas. She also mentions theItalians celebration of St. Lawrence and Feast of Assumption and their new pro-life, pro-family government milestones. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/22c9611d-c726-4f7c-a978-adf101699be5/bbbd72a9-b68a-409e-a580-b33800deb7ff/audio.mp3Podcast: Play […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/22c9611d-c726-4f7c-a978-adf101699be5/bbbd72a9-b68a-409e-a580-b33800deb7ff/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

The Holy Father Reminds Us that the Lord has Already Prepared Room in Our Hearts

August 6, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Relevant In Rome

At today’s general audience in St. Peter’s Square, August 6, 2025, Pope Leo XIV delivered a catechesis on the Gospel of Mark 14:12-15. In this passage, the apostles ask Jesus where they should prepare the Passover meal. The Lord responds not only with instruction, but with a revelation: the room has already been prepared. Pope […]

Pope Leo on Being Prepared/ Look Back on Jubilee of Youth

August 6, 2025 Podcasts, Relevant In Rome

8/6/25 Rome Correspondent Ashley Noronha reports on Pope Leo’s Weekly General Audience where he encouraged peace and talked about how being prepared can be an act of love. Ashley reflects on the highlights of the Jubilee of Youth. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/22c9611d-c726-4f7c-a978-adf101699be5/bab3d229-6357-4b5c-943d-b331010b87bb/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/22c9611d-c726-4f7c-a978-adf101699be5/bab3d229-6357-4b5c-943d-b331010b87bb/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Wednesday Audience/Jubilee of Youth/St Ignatius of Loyola

July 31, 2025 Podcasts, Relevant In Rome

7/30/25 Rome correspondent Ashley Noronha shares reports on Pope Leo’s Wednesday audience. She shares her on the ground experience during the Jubilee of Youth. It’s so much fun! She also talks about Pope Leo’s message to digital influencers Celebrating the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, July 31 https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/22c9611d-c726-4f7c-a978-adf101699be5/40940395-0414-4eea-98e2-b32b00d100f2/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/22c9611d-c726-4f7c-a978-adf101699be5/40940395-0414-4eea-98e2-b32b00d100f2/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

FROM ROME: Pope Leo XIV Urges the World to Use Words to Heal, Not Hurt

July 31, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Relevant In Rome

On Wednesday, July 30, Pope Leo XIV held his first general audience since returning to Rome from Castel Gandolfo. Ashley Noronha joined John Morales on Morning Air to reflect on the occasion. During his catechesis, the Holy Father spoke about the power of words, emphasizing that communication should bring healing—not harm. We are living in […]

Summer is for Hospitality, Rest, and Reflection says Pope Leo XIV

July 23, 2025 Articles, Faith and Spirituality, Relevant In Rome

Ashley Noronha joined John Morales on Morning Air to reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s most recent Angelus address from Sunday, July 20th, delivered from his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. Nestled in the Alban Hills, Castel Gandolfo offers a cooler climate, sometimes up to ten degrees cooler than Rome’s heat, which makes it an ideal […]

Pope Leo Getaway/ Blessings of Pasta/ St. Bridget

July 23, 2025 Podcasts, Relevant In Rome

7/23/25 Rome Correspondent Ashley Noronha reports on Pope Leo’s Sunday Angelus and why summer is important for relaxation and hospitality. She talks about the preparations for the Jubilee of Youth in Rome when Carlo Acutis will be canonized and what scientists have to say about Italy’s love of pasta. Feasts of St. Mary Magdalene and […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/22c9611d-c726-4f7c-a978-adf101699be5/22ccc5be-a106-4c4b-bbbb-b3230102724c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

From Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV Addresses “Loving Thy Neighbor”

July 16, 2025 Articles, Catechesis, News and Culture, Relevant In Rome

This past Sunday, Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Angelus and catechesis from Castel Gandolfo, his summer residence nestled among the Alban Hills. The quiet town, celebrated as one of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia” (“the most beautiful villages of Italy”), held a deeper meaning as it played host to the Holy Father’s latest reflections […]

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