When Pope Francis passed away, many listeners—like John from Illinois—began wondering: Who's in charge now? On The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick answered that very question with clarity, history, and a touch of humor. When the pope dies, the Vatican doesn’t shut down completely—but it does hit “pause mode.” Most major functions of the Apostolic See …
In a heartfelt hour of tribute on The Inner Life, Patrick Conley and Fr. James Kubicki, SJ, honored the life and mission of Pope Francis, who has now passed on to eternal life. As a fellow Jesuit and spiritual director, Fr. Kubicki offered deep insights into the heart of the man who changed the papacy—and …
As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, Trending with Timmerie host Timmerie offered a deeply personal and joy-filled reflection on what it was like to be in Rome during the historic days of his election. On March 19, 2013, the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Timmerie arrived in the Eternal City, just hours after …
In a touching and powerful segment of Father Simon Says, Fr. Richard Simon transported listeners back to the days when Pope Francis was simply Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires—already a humble shepherd with a profound heart for the poor and the marginalized. Fr. Simon recalled how Archbishop Bergoglio passionately worked to remove obstacles that …
The extent of the pope’s authority is a common question for those unfamiliar with the Catholic Church and even for Catholics trying to understand what they are actually bound to believe. When people hear that the pope is “infallible,” they often assume that everything he says must be unquestionably true, or that Catholics are obligated …
On The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick offered a thorough and insightful explanation of what happens in the Church following the death of a pope, including the origins of the conclave, the ceremonial traditions that accompany the pope’s passing, and why upcoming events like canonizations are postponed. In the early Church, the Bishop of Rome was …
On a recent episode of Marriage Unhindered, host Doug Hinderer shared a moving and intimate conversation with his daughter Katie, who happened to be in Rome during the death of Pope Francis. Broadcasting live from within the “arms” of St. Peter’s Square, Katie offered listeners a heartfelt and firsthand account of the atmosphere in the …
As the world begins to look ahead to the upcoming conclave following the death of Pope Francis, Patrick Madrid took a moment on The Patrick Madrid Show to demystify one of the most iconic traditions in the papal election: the white and black smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel. Madrid explained that the smoke—white for …
Fr. Rocky joined NewsNation to reflect on the passing of Pope Francis, offering heartfelt insight into the Holy Father’s final days. He noted that the Church had been praying for Pope Francis over the past two months as his health declined, and yet, in true Franciscan spirit, the Pope gave of himself to the very …
As the Church mourns the passing of Pope Francis, attention will soon begin to turn toward what comes next: the conclave, where the 267th successor of St. Peter will be elected. On The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick walked listeners through an important question: Who is eligible to be elected Pope? According to Canon Law (Canon …
