In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael dive into 12 lost Catholic Christmas traditions that once shaped the Church’s celebration of the Nativity—and why they’re worth reviving today.

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In this episode of the Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by Dr. Matthew Bunsen to discuss his new book on Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. He shares insights from his experience covering the recent Conclave, the election of Cardinal Prevost, and the unique aspects of Leo’s background and upbringing.

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In this episode, we will discuss:
• Exploring the First American Pope
• Is He actually a Peruvian Pope?
• A New Era in the Catholic Church
• Is more like JPII, Benedict XVI, or Francis?
• The Influence of Augustinian Tradition

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Jacqueline Burkepile, editor of Church POP, to discuss superstar Catholic celebrities and the role of faith in Hollywood and media.

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