Best Aci Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Religious Vocations and Educational Debt / ACI Africa at 5 Years 30:00

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A new CARA study exposes the challenges debt poses to those discerning religious vocations. Our guest Fr. Scott Bahrke explains how the Laboure Society helped him pay his loans and act on his priestly call. Then we look to Africa where vocations are booming as ACI Africa celebrates its fifth year. ACI Africa’s editor in chief Fr. Don Bosco Onyalla …

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Remembering Iraqi Christians post-ISIS/ Examining Venezuela’s Election Crisis 30:00

3d ago30:00

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Iraqi journalist Rody Sher from EWTN News’ ACI Mena, joins us to remember the anniversary of the fall of Mosul and the driving of Christians from Iraq’s Ninevah Plains. Then, we turn to Venezuela, where tens of thousands of citizens have taken to the streets in protest after Nicolas Maduro claimed victory in the presidential elections late last mon…

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Olympic Athlete Priest at Paris Games/Rupnik Art 30:00

17d ago30:00

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We talk to the Register’s Solene Tadie and a 1996 Olympian-turned-priest, Father Joe Fitzgerald, about pastoral care to Olympic athletes. Then, we discuss why the Knights of Columbus covered artwork of disgraced priest and artist Fr. Marko Rupnik at the John Paul II Shrine in Washington with Register editor in chief Shannon Mullen.…

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National Eucharistic Congress and Donald Trump’s Nomination 30:00

24d ago30:00

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The National Eucharistic Congress has drawn more than 50,000 Catholics to celebrate belief in Jesus’ Real Presence in the Eucharist. Courtney Mares and Madeline Daley report from the event in Indianapolis. Then we turn to how the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump affected the Republican National Convention, Ken Oliver reports f…

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Son Rise Morning Show - Friday! 1:00:00

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We're live from the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis! Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell will be joined by Fr. Patrick Briscoe, Marcel Lejeune, Marlon De La Torre, Liz Lev, and other guests who have gathered in Indiana to honor the reality of Christ present in the Holy Eucharist.If you're there for the Congress, we'd love to meet you!…

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Presidential Politics Heats Up/Synod 2024 Working Document 30:00

1M ago30:00

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Presidential politics are heating up in the United States. Peter Laffin joins us for analysis on presidential fitness for office, party platforms and how the race to Election Day 2024 is shaping up. Then Jonathan Liedl discusses the Synod 2024 in light of the latest working document that will guide the Vatican’s October meeting.…

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Supreme Court Decisions and International Religious Freedom 30:00

1M ago30:00

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We talk with Cristina Squiers on the Supreme Court’s decision in the Chevron case and take a look at International religious freedom with Catalina Scheider Galinanes.By Register Radio

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Religious Freedom Week and Catholic American Heroes 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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Around the Fourth of July each year Catholics celebrate Religious Freedom Week. The focus this year was church vandalism, blasphemy laws, and religious persecution around the globe. Bishop Kevin Rhoades, head of the US Bishops committee for Religious Liberty joins us. Then we turn to the Unsung Catholic Heroes of the American Revolution with Regist…

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State Ballot Initiatives and Catherine Hadro 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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We take a look at state ballot initiatives on abortion with CNA’s Jonah McKeown. Then we talk to Catherine Hadro, the new host of EWTN News In Depth, about her new role, how Mother Angelica’s legacy is continuing to play out at EWTN, and some of her own insights into the pro-life movement.By Register Radio

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Pope, G7, Comedians and Skeletons/ USCCB meeting and SCOTUS on Mifepristone 30:00

2M ago30:00

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The Pope G7 and AI, celebrity comedians, the discovery of an unexpected skeleton and celebrating Big Bang Theory were among Vatican news items this week. CNA’s Hannah Brockhaus reports from Rome. Then Matthew Bunson covers the US Bishops spring meeting and CNA’s Ken Oliver reports on the Supreme Court’s rejection of pro-life doctors’ case against t…

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USCCB v. EEOC and 4 million Gather for Uganda Martyrs Feast 30:00

2M ago30:00

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Catholic organizations are in conflict again with the Biden Administration over abortion. Daniel Blomberg, vice president and senior counsel for Becket explains. Jonathan Liedl reports from Uganda where 4 million people gathered for mass for the feast day of St. Charles Lwanga and companions.By Register Radio

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Tales of Corpus Christi and National Eucharistic Pilgrimage 30:00

3M ago30:00

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This weekend many Catholics will participate in Eucharist processions. During the Eucharistic Revival, there have been hundreds of public displays of worship of the Blessed Sacrament captured by our radio guest Catholic photographer Jeff Bruno. And EWTN News’ Catherine Hadro and Mark Irons talk about their experiences of the National Eucharistic Pi…

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Midwest’s Marian Mark and True Confessions 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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Pilgrims are trekking on four different routes for a National Eucharistic Pilgrimage that covers more than 6,000 miles. The Marian Route traverses the Midwest. And Jonathan Liedl, who hails from Minnesota, gives us highlights of Midwestern Catholicism. Then we get a broader glimpse of Catholicism in America as told through Fran Maier’s new book Tru…

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Aquariumania - Episode 97 Going Back to the Future of Fish Medicine with Aquarium Fish Medicine Pioneer, Award-Winning Veterinarian, and Author, Dr. Greg Lewbart 51:14

3M ago51:14

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Fish medicine, now mainstream, became a recognized veterinary specialty through the American Veterinary Medical Association in 2023. But many decades ago, few vets treated pet fish and hobbyists were on their own. My guest today, Dr. Greg Lewbart was one of those vets. A foremost pioneer of aquarium fish medicine and both an award-winning veterinar…

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Jimmy Akin/Frank Rocca 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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Jimmy Akin discusses the new apparitions guidelines issued by the Vatican and Frank Rocca discusses the Catholic Church in China.By Register Radio

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New Feminism/ Armenian Christians 30:00

3M ago30:00

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As we celebrate Mothers’ Day, it's time to build a new women’s movement. That’s the case made by Catholic wife, mother and legal scholar Erika Bachiochi. Then we turn to the ongoing crisis of Armenian Christians who continue to suffer persecution. We talk to special guest Former U.S. Ambassador of International Religious Freedom Samuel Brownback.…

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Jessica Hooten Wilson/Fr. David Pivonka 30:00

3M ago30:00

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Flannery O’Connor scholar Jessica Hooten Wilson gives her take on the film Wildcats and what animates the Catholic 20th century writer’s prophetic imagination. Franciscan University of Steubenville’s president Fr. David Pivonka joins us to explain why Franciscan University has pushed back against the new interpretation of the Title IX rule.…

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Nicole Leblanc/Jon Sorensen 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

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Two mothers had the courage to choose life in the face of death. Register contributor Nicole Leblanc tells an inspiring story of faith and friendship with Jessica Hanna. Catholic Answers COO Jon Sorensen shares his perspective on the stumbling block his organization met when trying to evangelize through the latest technologies.…

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Aquariumania - Episode 96 Going Native with Brian Torreano of BTDarters 29:25

4M ago29:25

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Most common freshwater tropical fish are farmed, but originated from Asia, South America, Africa and Australia. But what about the native fishes here in the U.S.? Join us as Brian Torreano ichthyologist and owner of BTDarters explains why US native fishes truly are another great option for aquarium hobbyists. EPISODE NOTES: Going Native with Brian …

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Chris Stefanick 30:00

4M ago30:00

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An interview with "Real Life Catholic" Chris Stefanick.By Register Radio

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Tammy Peterson and Dignitas Infinita 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

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EWTN News Correspondent Colm Flynn speaks about Tammy Peterson about her journey to the Catholic Church, and Jonathan Liedl, Senior Editor for the National Catholic Register, assesses the document Dignitas Infinita which examines the crucial truth of Human Dignity and notes the threats to it.By Register Radio

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Pope Francis' Media Moment 30:00

4M ago30:00

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Fr. Roger Landry joins us with his reflections on Divine Mercy, and how penance cleanses the soul for receiving Christ in the Eucharist. Matthew Bunson and Jeanette De Melo take a look at Pope Francis’ media moment. A trove of books and recently published media interviews are spotlighting the Holy Father and his message.…

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Spy Wednesday 30:00

5M ago30:00

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Jeanette DeMelo & Matthew Bunson shine the truth of the Gospel and this weekend, Guest Jonathan Liedl talking about Vatican News and Fr. Jeffery Kriby telling us more about "Spy Wednesday".By Register Radio

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Down’s Syndrome Awareness/ Prayers for Haiti 30:00

5M ago30:00

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Looking ahead to Down’s Syndrome Awareness Day March 21 developmental psychologist and mother Mary O’Callaghan sheds light on the joys and challenges facing families who receive trisomy 21 diagnoses. Fr. Louis Merosne, pastor of the Cathedral of St. Anne in Anse-à-Veau, roughly 80 miles west of Port-au-Prince, describes the fright and the faith of …

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Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau/Solene Tadie 30:00

5M ago30:00

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Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau joins us to discuss St. Thomas Aquinas and Solene Tadie discusses the pro-life movement in France where abortion has been declared a "right".By Register Radio

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IVF and Catholic Teaching/ Ukrainian Struggles in Wartime 30:00

6M ago30:00

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Bishop Earl Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio sheds light on Catholic teaching on in vitro fertilization, then EWTN News reporter Colm Flynn gives insights on the Ukrainian people’s struggles through war after his recent trip to Ukraine.By Register Radio

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The German Synod and Women in the Catholic Church 30:00

6M ago30:00

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CNA Deutsch Editor-in-Chief AC Wimmer reports on the Vatican's intervention of the German bishops controversial vote on the synodal way. Solène Tadié, Europe correspondent for the National Catholic Register looks at the influential role of women in the Catholic churchBy Register Radio

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National Marriage Week 30:00

6M ago30:00

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Ken Oliver joins us to discuss the relationship between the new president of Argentina and Pope Francis, and we are joined by Ryan and Mary Rose Verret to discuss marriage tips for National Marriage Week.By Register Radio

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Practical Tips for Lent 30:00

6M ago30:00

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Franciscan Missionary of the Eternal Word Father Joseph Mary helps us prepare for Lent. Then we turn to the news, last fall Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, historically a school for undergraduate women, decided to accept men who identified as women. The school reversed course after blowback but many are still concerned over St. Mary’s …

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Lourdes and the African Church 30:00

7M ago30:00

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Courtney Mares in Rome talks about her trip to Lourdes last week.Jonathan Leidl talks about his article on Africa and same-sex blessings.By Register Radio

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Realities of Hell 30:00

7M ago30:00

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Pope Francis’ recently called on the international community to ban surrogacy. His words are welcomed aid to pro-life advocates in Michigan which is about to become “one of the most surrogacy-friendly jurisdictions in the world.” That’s what Genevieve Marnon, legislative director of Right to Life of Michigan, told the Register. Genevieve joins us t…

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How a Supreme Court Case Affects Fishermen and Religious Sisters/ Pro-life Marches Coast to Coast 30:00

7M ago30:00

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A Supreme Court case argued last week could have significant implications for a decade-long religious liberty battle fought by the Little Sisters of the Poor.The case is Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc. v. Gina Raimondo which challenges the authority of the federal administrative state to dictate certain rules and regulations related to federal laws.…

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24,000 Youth at SEEK/ March for Life 2024 Preview 30:00

7M ago30:00

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More than 20,000 young people gathered in St. Louis the first week of January for the Seek24 conference. Within that crowd were 450 seminarians and at least 500 priests, who heard more than 3,000 confessions in two hours… What a wonderful way to start a New Year. CNA’s Jonah McKeown was on the ground. He joins us with highlights. Then we gear up fo…

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2023 Year in Review 1:00:00

8M ago1:00:00

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Register Radio notes the top stories of 2023 with Register Editor in Chief Shannon Mullen. Then Senior Editor Jonathan Leidl joins us from Rome to discuss ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ and the impact it will have on Pope Francis’ Legacy.By Register Radio

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Fr. Jeff Kirby 30:00

8M ago30:00

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Fr. Jeff Kirby on the recent declaration from the Vatican on Blessings.By Register Radio

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Aquariumania - Episode 95 Talking Jellies with Travis Brandwood, President and Founder of the Jellyfish Warehouse 44:30

8M ago44:30

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Jellyfish exhibits in public aquaria have held a certain mystique and fascination for decades. Early jellyfish aquarium systems and hardy species became available to hobbyists with some success. As systems evolved further and more difficult species better understood, the interest in jellyfish keeping continues to expand. My guest today, Travis Bran…

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Courts Look At Abortion Pill - Vatican vs German Bishops 1:00:00

8M ago1:00:00

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The US Supreme Court has agreed to take up a key abortion case in 2024. The Nation’s highest court will weigh in on how patients can access a widely used abortion pill mifepristone. The Register’s National Correspondent Lauretta Brown brings us this story and more from the Register’s coverage of abortion in the United States. But first we get an up…

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The FBI investigated traditional Catholics/ Advent Reflections from a Muslim who Became Catholic 1:00:00

8M ago1:00:00

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A new report released this week details the extent of the FBI's weaponization of law enforcement against traditional Catholics. Catholic News Agency’s staff writer Joe Bukuras brings us the latest about how far the FBI went in looking for possible domestic terrorists within traditional churches. The conversion story Register blogger Zubair Simonson…

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Updates on Pope Francis’ Health, Cardinal Burke’s Vatican Residence and German Synodal Way 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

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Poor health has kept Pope Francis from a trip to Dubai this weekend where he was to participate in the United Nations COP28 climate conference. Nevertheless, the pope has still kept a rather busy schedule. This week we talk about the pope’s health and other news from the Vatican such as the potential that Cardinal Raymond Burke will be stripped of …

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Christ the King and Sacred Music Meets AI 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

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While Christians have celebrated the Christ as King from the very beginning of the Catholic Church, the Feast of Christ the King of the Universe was put on the liturgical calendar less than 100 years ago. What’s the origin this powerful solemnity? We find out with EWTN News’ Dr. Matthew Bunson. Then we look at another effort to sanctity the world ……

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2023 Fall USCCB assembly Review/ UK Removes Life Support on Newborn 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

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The U.S. Bishops met this week in Baltimore for the Fall USCCB assembly where the elections 2024, pro-life leadership, Eucharistic Revival, synod on synodality, and saints were on the agenda. The Register’s editor in chief Shannon Mullen was on the ground in Baltimore. He joins us now with highlights.Then we turn to the sad news of baby Indi Gregor…

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Pro-life Political Setbacks/ A Look At Christians in the Middle East 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

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The Pro-life movement experienced a few setbacks this week in three states’ elections, including in Ohio where voters decisively approved a ballot referendum that expands abortion access and adds a new right to abortion to the state constitution. We talk to EWTN’s Prudence Robertson about Nov. 7 election results, the latest GOP debate and the formi…

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Synod on Synodality 2023- What to make of Summary Report? 1:00:00

10M ago1:00:00

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The month-long meeting of Catholics at the Vatican known as the #Synod on Synodality ended last weekend with the issuing of the synod’s synthesis report – the report marking the close of this assembly didn’t actually draw many conclusions. So what was the result of this gathering, what’s next and why should it matter for Catholics in the pews? To p…

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Down Syndrome Awareness Month/ Edward Sri on Prayer 1:00:00

10M ago1:00:00

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October is respect life month for parishes and diocese around the United States. It’s also Down Syndrome Awareness Month, which goes hand in hand with the Church’s call to respect the dignity of every life especially those who are most vulnerable. Today on Register Radio, the Register’s Washington correspondent Lauretta Brown shares a personal stor…

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From the Ground in War-Torn Israel / Blessed Carlo Acutis, Pray For Us 1:00:00

10M ago1:00:00

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After the Islamist terrorist group Hamas’ attack Israel killing more than 1,000 people and taking more than 100 Israeli hostages, Israel is at war. The US government has condemned Hamas’ attack. Pope Francis and other Catholic leaders throughout the world have condemned terrorism and violence and are calling for prayer and fasting for peace. Long-t…

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Aquariumania - Episode 94 Dr. Alex Hall, The Reef Vet, Shares His Approach to Reef Tank Diseases 34:42

10M ago34:42

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Reef aquaria - from nano tanks to large, complex, high-tech systems - have exploded in popularity with increased knowledge and more advanced lighting and filtration. My guest today, Dr. Alex Hall, a recent vet school graduate with interest and growing expertise in reef diseases, has made a name for himself on social media as “thereefvet.” Join us, …

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Laudato Si & a Synod on Synodality Update 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

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Eight years after Pope Francis published his encyclical, Laudato Si, warning about the threats of climate change, the Holy Father has issued a new document on the environment, now warning that time is running out for the planet. This week on Register Radio, we talk to Register contributor Fr. Raymond De Souza about Francis’ vision for ecology. And …

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Joe Pearce Talks Hobbit Day and JRR Tolkien's Life 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

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In the month of September, we mark the 50th anniversary of the passing of one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, JRR Tolkien and we celebrated this week both Hobbit Day and Tolkien Week. This week on Register Radio we talk to author and Tolkien expert Joseph Pearce about the legacy of the devoutly Catholic scholar and his masterwork The L…

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Tight Information Flow for the Synod on Synodality 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

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We are now only a few weeks away from the start of the Synod on Synodality in Rome, and Synod officials have announced that the media will have limited access to the Synod’s sessions. This raises the question: Is a Tightly-Controlled Information Flow the Best Way to Go? This week on Register Radio we talk with Russell Shaw one of the great veterans…

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Pope Makes History in Mongolia/ Artificial Intelligence and Catholic Colleges 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

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The Pope of the Peripheries makes history in Mongolia. Catholic News Agency’s Courtney Mares traveled in the papal press corps during first ever papal visit to the north central Asian country. She joins us now with her traveler’s diary notes. Then we look at AI on College Campuses. How are Catholic colleges and universities handling this new moment…

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