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A Catholic Take: What you need to know, right now. A bold synthesis of inspiration and information. Keeping you up to date on news & issues from a Courageous Catholic perspective with Joe McClane. Live, Monday-Friday across the Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network.

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Tradition...What If There Was An App For That? (Audio) 28.05.2025 1:29:52

May 28th, 2025 - With guest host Mike Koeniger, we welcome back Steve Cunningham of Sensus Fidelium to discuss the new Sensus Fidelium app, and more. Includes the full Aftershow conversation. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Pope Leo & President Trump...Allies for Peace? (Audio) 27.05.2025 1:33:12

May 27th, 2025 - With guest host Mike Koeniger. we welcome back Jason Jones of the Vulnerable People Project to discuss his article for Crisis Magazine and the potential of Pope Leo and Donald Trump working together for peace. Includes the full Aftershow conversation. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

What to Make of Pope Leo’s First Episcopal Appointments? (Audio) 23.05.2025 1:54:34

May 23rd, 2025 - With guest host Michael Hichborn, we welcome back Dr. Anthony Stine from Return to Tradition to discuss the Catholic news from the past week, including Pope Leo's first episcopal appointments. Plus: a disturbing new report from the Lepanto Institute. Includes the full Aftershow conversation. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Wait—Who Was Running the United States?? (Audio) 22.05.2025 1:53:20

May 22nd, 2025 - With guest host Michael Hichborn, and welcome back Brent Haynes to discuss the growing Biden health and Autopen scandal. Then we're joined again by Anthony Abbate of Avoiding Babylon. Includes the full Aftershow conversation. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Is the UN Turning CATHOLIC? (Audio) 21.05.2025 51:23

May 21st, 2025 - With guest host Michael Hichborn, we welcome Dr. Anne Hendershott to discuss her article on a paradigm shift at the United Nations. Plus: what else has Joe McClane been up to on pilgrimage? TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

How to Receive Holy Communion Like A Saint! (Audio) 20.05.2025 51:07

May 20th, 2025 - With guest host Michael Hichborn, we welcome Joe McClane with a live report from his Mediterranean pilgrimage with Bp. Strickland. Then we're joined again by Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, to discuss "The Eucharistic Visions of St. Frances of Rome". TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

What Does ”Unity” Mean for the New Pontificate? (Audio) 19.05.2025 1:27:20

May 19th, 2025 - We welcome back Mike Koeniger to discuss Joe Biden, JD Vance meeting with Pope Leo, and more. Then we're joined again by Fr. Charles Murr to get his thoughts on the new pontificate. Includes the full Aftershow conversation. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Did American Politics Drive the Conclave Vote? (Audio) 16.05.2025 1:54:27

May 16th, 2025 - We welcome back Michael Matt, editor of the Remnant, to talk Pope Leo's potential to heal old wounds. Then we're joined again by Dr. Anthony Stine to catch up on the past week of news and discuss whether American political issues influenced the papal conclave. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Is Pope Leo Making Trads Nervously Optimistic? (Audio) 15.05.2025 51:20

May 15th, 2025 - We welcome back Brent Haynes to talk prosecutor problems in the U.S. Then we're joined again by Fr. Gerald Murray to discuss the new pontificate of Leo XIV and what the pope will need to deal with in the Vatican. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

A Rosary Crusade to Plead for Holy Popes (Audio) 14.05.2025 51:01

May 14th, 2025 - We welcome back Michael Haynes of LifeSiteNews with the latest reports from Rome. Then we're joined again by Bishop Athanasius Schneider to discuss his new book and endeavor, "Salva Regina - A Rosary Crusade to Plead for Holy Popes". TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

What Comes Next for Pope Leo & the Church? (Audio) 13.05.2025 1:51:48

May 13th, 2025 - We welcome back Edward Clancy form Aid to the Church in Need to talk Pope Leo and Gaza. Then we're joined again by Dr. Janet Smith to discuss what the Church needs from Pope Leo. Includes the full Aftershow conversation. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

A Cautious Hope for Pope Leo? (Audio) 12.05.2025 1:23:24

May 12th, 2025 - We welcome back Mike Koeniger to discuss the traditionalist reaction to Pope Leo's election. Then we're joined again by Mark Lambert of Catholic Unscripted to analyze the first weekend of Leo's pontificate. Includes the full Aftershow conversation. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Pope Leo XIV & the God of Surprises? (Audio) 09.05.2025 51:24

May 9th, 2025 - We welcome back Dr. Anthony Stine from Return to Tradition and John-Henry Westen of LifeSiteNews to discuss the election of Pope Leo XIV and what we might expect from his pontificate. We are raising funds all week for our 2025 Spring Appeal--to donate, call 1-877-711-8500 or visit TheStationOfTheCross.com! TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

A Church of Spies – Why the CIA Wants to Influence the Conclave (Audio) 08.05.2025 1:05:38

May 8th, 2025 - We welcome back Brent Haynes to talk China and the Church. Then we're joined again by Rob Marro, Jr. to discuss the CIA and the Conclave. We are raising funds all week for our 2025 Spring Appeal--to donate, call 1-877-711-8500 or visit TheStationOfTheCross.com! TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

The Secret Vote Begins with THUNDER & Lightning ... AGAIN! (Audio) 07.05.2025 51:25

May 7th, 2025 - We welcome back Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute as we cover the opening of the conclave to elect a new pope. We are raising funds all week for our 2025 Spring Appeal--to donate, call 1-877-711-8500 or visit TheStationOfTheCross.com! TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

A Conclave of CONTRASTS (Audio) 06.05.2025 51:27

May 6th, 2025 - We welcome back Bishop Joseph Strickland on the eve of the opening of the conclave. We are raising funds all week for our 2025 Spring Appeal--to donate, call 1-877-711-8500 or visit TheStationOfTheCross.com! TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

10 Critical Issues Facing the Next Pope (Audio) 05.05.2025 51:28

May 5th, 2025 - We discuss the ten most important issues for the next Pope to tackle. We are raising funds all week for our 2025 Spring Appeal--to donate, call 1-877-711-8500 or visit TheStationOfTheCross.com! TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Are the Cardinals VIRTUE-Signaling Ahead of the Conclave? (Audio) 02.05.2025 1:28:56

May 2nd, 2025 - We welcome back Dr. Anthony Stine of Return to Tradition to discuss this week's developments leading up to next week's conclave. Then we're joined by John-Henry Westen of LifeSiteNews to talk the last pontificate, the next, and everything in between. Includes the full Aftershow conversation. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Dare We HOPE for a Good Pope? (Audio) 01.05.2025 51:24

May 1st, 2025 - We welcome back Brent Haynes to discuss Trump and the Canadian elections. Then we're joined by Frank Pavone to talk hopes and expectations as the papal conclave approaches. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Turning the Conclave into the Pope Draft? (Audio) 30.04.2025 1:55:28

April 30th, 2025 - We welcome back Adrian Fonseca to ask if Catholics are living two different Churches. Then we're joined again by Eric Sammons of Crisis Magazine to discuss the problem of turning the conclave into a media circus. Includes the full Aftershow conversation. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Will Catholics Accept the Next Pope? (Audio) 29.04.2025 1:55:28

April 29th, 2025 - We welcome back Matt Gaspers to talk accepting the conclave results and the risk of schism. Then we're joined again by Fr. Charles Murr to discuss conclave politics and what to expect this time. Includes the full Aftershow conversation. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Will THIS be THE Issue in the Conclave? (Audio) 28.04.2025 1:55:27

April 28th, 2025 - We welcome back Mike Koeniger to discuss Saturday's funeral for Pope Francis at the Vatican. Then we're joined again by Jason Jones to tackle Israel's potential role and influence at the upcoming conclave. Includes the full Aftershow conversation. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Pope Francis, Trad Icon? (Audio) 25.04.2025 1:57:45

April 25th, 2025 - We welcome back Mike McCormick to talk Pope Francis at the White House. Then we're joined again by Dr. Anthony Stine of Return to Tradition with his perspective on the Pope Francis legacy. Includes the full Aftershow conversation. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

The Conclave We NEED with Bishop Strickland (Audio) 24.04.2025 51:20

April 24th, 2025 - We welcome back Brent Haynes to discuss the political intrigue that surrounded Pope Francis. Then we're joined again by Bp. Joseph Strickland on what kind of conclave the Catholic Church really needs. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Do the Cardinals Want Francis II? (Audio) 23.04.2025 1:58:33

April 23rd, 2025 - We welcome back Robert Nugent to explain who Cardinal Farrell really is. Then we're joined by Anthony Abbate of Avoiding Babylon to discuss Cardinal Dolan's apparent desire for a "Francis II". Includes the full Aftershow conversation. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT