The Good Catholic Life

Today’s topics: Pope Meets Obama; Vatican Abuse Commission; Papal Warning to Mafiosi; Mass on the Border; Just Wage Summary of today’s show: Our usual Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Gregory Tracy, and Fr. Roger Landry discussed the headlines of the week, including the meeting between Pope Francis and President Obama; the creation of […]

Today’s topics: Pope’s Retreat; Congress Invitation; Pope Benedict on Interview; Papal Paperwork; St. Patrick’s Day; New Pilot Website Summary of today’s show: Our usual Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Gregory Tracy, and Fr. Roger Landry consider the headlines of the week, including Pope Francis’ reflection on his just complete Lenten retreat; an invitation […]

Today’s topics: Pope Francis’s Social Media Message in His First Year Summary of today’s show: In the year that Pope Francis has been in office, he’s sent out more than 280 messages on his various Twitter accounts in eight languages. Scot Landry, Domenico Bettinelli, and Chris Kelley discuss their favorite tweets and the 140-character messages […]

Today’s topics: Habemus Papam Re-lived; Pope Francis’ Reform; Rite of Election; 40 Days for Life; Archbishop Sheen Summary of today’s show: Our usual Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Fr. Roger Landry, and Gregory Tracy consider the news headlines of the week including, today’s anniversary of the election of Pope Francis; Fr. Roger’s reflection […]

Today’s topics: One-Year Anniversary of the Papal Conclave Summary of today’s show: One year ago today, the conclave that would eventually elect Pope Francis after just four ballots began. Scot Landry, Domenico Bettinelli, and Chris Kelley discuss the events that led to his election, including his address to the General Congregation of the College of […]

Today’s topics: Pope Francis & Cardinal Seán give interviews; Mercy and forgiveness; New episcopal vicar Summary of today’s show: Our Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Gregory Tracy, Fr. Roger Landry and Dom Bettinelli consider the news headlines of the week, including Pope Francis’ latest interview in an Italian newspaper; Cardinal Seán’s interview with the Pilot […]

Today’s topics: The Joy of the Gospel and Pope Francis on Preaching Summary of today’s show: Homilies and preaching were a surprise component of Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) last fall, but his practical words of advice and explanation occupy a substantial portion of the document. Fr. Michael Harrington […]

Today’s topics: Vatican Secretariat of the Economy; Consistory; Benedict’s Resignation Anniversary; Papal Visit?; Episcopal Vicar Summary of today’s show: Our usual Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Gregory Tracy, and Fr. Roger Landry consider the headlines of the week, including the historic change at the Vatican when Pope Francis created the new Secretariat of […]

Today’s topics: Cardinals advise Pope; Pope renews Passport; Confession; Pope on Marriage; Bishop Deeley; Episcopal Vicar; Pilgrimages Summary of today’s show: Our usual Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Gregory Tracy, and Fr. Roger Landry discussed the news headlines of the week, including recommendations from the Council of Cardinals to Pope Francis; the Pope […]

Today’s topics: New vicar general, Reorganization, Revere Casino, UN Report, Catholic identity at Notre Dame Summary of today’s show: Our usual Thursday pane of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Gregory Tracy and Fr. Roger Landry considered the headlines of the week, including the appointment of Bishop Peter Uglietto as the new vicar general for the archdiocese; […]