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On March 12, 1622, Pope Gregory XV canonized 5 people: Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Philip Neri, Teresa of Avila, and a farmer from Spain, Isidore. Far from a scholar or a founder, Isidore was a humble laborer of the field who is revered for his humble faith and profound witness to the Lord.

On Monday, May 4, Kerry Robinson, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, along with the advisory board and main staff of Catholic Charities USA, met in private audience with Pope Leo XIV.

Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan celebrates 50 years of priesthood on June 19, 2026. This year, he also celebrates 25 years a bishop. Katie offered a lead in to the anniversary Mass for Cardinal Dolan on The Catholic Channel, and shares it here.

In some places in the U.S., today it is Ascension Thursday. In other places, it's not. Why? Because the Bishops said so, back in 1998.

Dallas told his dad he wanted to be Catholic. His best friend, Dom, told Dallas he'd be his sponsor. This is their story of rediscovering the joy of Catholicism.

Pope Boniface IV was given the Pantheon and decided to turn the once great Roman temple to the gods into a shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Martyrs of Rome.

"We are created by God – with purpose – in God’s image. God is all-goodness. God is great. God is love." These words, written by a young boy suffering from a rare neuromuscular disease, define a lot of who Mattie Stepanek was. Known around the world as an ambassador and advocate and messenger of peace, the Mattie Stepanek guild is working to investigate his life and try to open his cause for canon...

When Bishop Louis Tylka first arrived to Peoria, Illinois, he quickly learned he was now in charge of overseeing the cause for sainthood of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He didn't know much of +Sheen then, but quickly became "friends" with this holy man whose life and legacy is much beloved in Peoria, and whose impact is felt globally.

Dwight's son, Dallas, came to him and said, "Dad, we're going to OCIA." A student at Peoria Notre Dame High School, Dallas had been impacted by the witness of his teachers, especially Sister Jude Andrew, and his Catholic classmates. His whole family came into the Catholic Church this Easter.

May 8, 2026, a little after 12 ET, white smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, and a little while later, we met Pope Leo XIV. Katie opened up the phone lines to revel in the "new Pope joy" on this 1 year anniversary of his election.

While just a young priest in the Bronx, Father Hilary Franco called the residence of Bishop Fulton Sheen to ask if he could meet him. The next day, +Sheen offered him a job, and the rest, as they say, is history. Msgr. Hilary Franco's illustrious career began in the shadow of the great Fulton J. Sheen, and on what would be his 131's birthday, Msgr. Franco shares stories of what it was like to work...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio went to Rome to meet with the Holy Father, what the White House is saying was an already scheduled visit before the President v. Pope controversy of the past month. They discussed matters of peace and human dignity according to the read out. Katie analyzes the meeting in the opening of today's show.

The popular book series, Chime Travelers, is now a stellar TV show for Catholic kids, available on Formed and Hallow! Lisa Hendey joins the show to tell us about how the show was brought to life.

As a child, St. Nunzio Sulprizio lost his father, his mother, his grandmother, and then was abused and tormented by an uncle before finding refuge at a hospital where he eventually died from gangreen. His story is tragic, and his suffering great, but his faith even greater. This is the story of an Italian teenager with a remarkable love of the Lord, even in the face of tragedy.

Elise Ann Allen was the jouranlist with the first, and longest, interview with Pope Leo XIV. Over 2 sessions a month apart, Elise got to know the newly elected Holy Father, and presents his story in her new biography, available now in Spanish and English.

Robert Duncan is the host of Catholic News Service's new podcast, Vatican Access. New episodes drop each Wednesday with guests bringing inside commentary, analysis, and insights into the Vatican, the Church, and the Catholic faith.

While incarcerated, Keonte felt a pull to faith, and after reading the Gospels, studying the early Church Fathers, and falling in love with the Eucharist, he entered the Church in Easter of 2026.

Erin Thielman stepped out to call her son to check on him while she was at the White House Correspondent's Dinner. She was the first eyewitness of the take down by the Secret Service of the would be assassin who tried to rush into the Washington Hilton Ballroom. She joins Katie live to give her account of the evening.

Katie's cousin is getting married, so she opened the phone lines to get marriage tips, tricks, and advice to share with the happy couple.

The sheep will hear the Shepherd's voice, but will they know it?

After searching for some stability in faith for years, the Montgomery family came home to the Catholic Church this Easter, thanks to a curious daughter (and her Catholic boyfriend), and finding a place that was safe, filled with truth, and comforting.

After covering the funeral of Pope Francis and the conclave that would elect his successor, CNN Vatican Correspondent, Christopher Lamb has written an expert analysis of how the newly elected Pope Leo XIV is a source of hope, inspiration, and a balance to other loud voices in and from the U.S. in the world today.

The McGrady Family said goodbye to their beloved dog, Barney, after 16 years of his long, good life.

On the 1st annivesary of his death, Katie tells stories of the few times she met Pope Francis, and takes callers who remembered seeing him during his visit to the U.S. and on pilgrimages to Rome.

The Francis effect is real, and a year after his death, Michelle became Catholic in 2026 because of the inspirational witness of Pope Francis.