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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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Sarah Mullaly Goes to the Vatican?! (Audio) 27.04.2026 50:20

April 27th, 2026 - We welcome back Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. to discuss Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullaly's visit to the Vatican and raise funds to keep The Station of the Cross on the air. Because we are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, all donations are tax-deductible! To make a donation, call 1-877-711-8500 or visit thestationofthecross.com Links, Show Notes & More - https://th...

Did Pope Leo DOWNPLAY Sexual Sin? (Audio) 24.04.2026 1:53:11

April 24th, 2026 - We welcome back Dr. Anthony Stine to consider the possibility of the consistory reversing the TLM ban. Then, we welcome back Bishop Joseph Strickland to discuss Pope Leo, Cardinal Marx, and the plane ride press conference. Links, Show Notes & More - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email Us! ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com

Is Pope Francis in Heaven... ALREADY? (Audio) 23.04.2026 50:27

April 23rd, 2026 - We welcome back Nicholas Cavazos to discuss the SPLC and the self destruction of the West. Then, we welcome back Kennedy Hall to discuss why it might be dangerous to assume that Pope Francis is already in heaven. Links, Show Notes & More - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email Us! ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com

Trump DEVOTION Syndrome? (Audio) 22.04.2026 1:52:26

April 22nd, 2026 - We cover the news live today and welcome Patrick Coffin to discuss "Trump Devotion Syndrome." Then, we welcome back Mike Church to examine the Trump administration's response to a far-left Southern Poverty Law that targets traditional Catholics. Links, Show Notes & More - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email Us! ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com

Pope Francis & the Vatican-China Deal to Persecute Catholics (Audio) 21.04.2026 50:29

April 21st, 2026 - We cover the news live today and welcome back Edward Clancy to discuss Christian persecution in Lebanon. Then, we take a look at the Vatican-China deal and discuss good news about the Catholic priesthood. Links, Show Notes & More - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email Us! ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com

The Disastrous Pontificate of Pope Francis (Audio) 20.04.2026 1:52:30

April 20th, 2026 - We cover the news live today and welcome back Aaron McAfee to discuss the 11 missing or dead scientists drawing federal scrutiny. Then, we welcome back Dr. Peter Kwasniewski to offer thoughts on the turbulent pontificate of Pope Francis. Links, Show Notes & More - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email Us! ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com

Is the Vatican REALLY Investigating Benedict XVI’s Resignation? (Audio) 20.04.2026 46:16

April 17th, 2026 - We cover the news live today and welcome back Mike McCormick to discuss leaked audio from Fr. Jimmy Martin. Then we welcome back Dr. Anthony Stine to discuss the Vatican investigation into Benedict XVI's resignation. Links, show notes & more - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email us - ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com

The Papal Elephant In the Room & The Anti-Catholic BIAS in MAGA Politics! (Audio) 17.04.2026 49:21

April 16th, 2026 - We cover the news live today and welcome back Nick Cavazos to talk about the anti-Catholic bias in American politics. Then we welcome Dr. Dan Schneider to discuss generational sin. Links, show notes & more - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email us - ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com

Pope Leo XIV: Synodality or Evangelization? (Audio) 16.04.2026 49:57

April 15th, 2026 - We cover the news live today and welcome back Michael Haynes to discuss Pope Leo's trip to Algeria and the fallout from his feud with President Trump. Then we welcome Dr. Trita Parsi to discuss why the Iran ceasefire may have shifted the dynamics back in Trump's favor. Links, show notes & more - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email us - ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com

Should Pope Leo STICK to his lane? (Audio) 15.04.2026 49:45

April 14th, 2026 - We cover the news live today and welcome Christian Wagner to discuss JD Vance and the moral issues the Pope speaks to. Then we welcome Dr. Paul Kengore to discuss his book, American Pontiff. Links, show notes & more - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email us - ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com

Trump Attacks Pope Leo XIV... AGAIN! (Audio) 14.04.2026 50:47

We cover the news live today and welcome back Mike Koeniger to discuss Donald Trump's recent feud with Pope Leo XIV. Then we welcome Brad Miner to discuss the topic of America's collective immorality. Links, show notes & more - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email us - ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com

Denouncing ERRORS in the German Church... and Everywhere Else! (Audio) 10.04.2026 1:53:24

April 10th, 2026 - We welcome back Dr. Anthony Stine to discuss Pope Leo’s moves on The Order Of Malta. Then, we welcome back Michael Hichborn to discuss Catholic Charities of Santa Fe promoting Planned Parenthood and transgenderism. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

The Vatican vs The War Hawks! (Audio) 09.04.2026 50:15

April 9th, 2026 - We welcome back Nicholas Cavazos to discuss betrayal by Republicans and warhawks vs. the Vatican. Then, we welcome back Fr. Gerald Murray to discuss what makes a just war. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

The Pentagon Threatened Pope Leo XIV’s Ambassador? (Audio) 08.04.2026 1:53:53

April 8th, 2026 - We welcome back Michael Matt to discuss the Pentagon threatening Pope Leo XIV’s Ambassador with the Avignon Papacy, as well as how we can reach peace in the midst of turmoil. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

The Second Coming and The End Times Timeline! (Audio) 07.04.2026 51:26

April 7th, 2026 - We welcome Desmond Birch to discuss the timeline of the end times; before, during, and after the Antichrist. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Is Bishop Robert Barron Choosing TRUMP over TRUTH? (Audio) 06.04.2026 1:53:08

April 6th, 2026 - We welcome back Aaron Kildow for an update on the coming oil tsunami. Then we welcome back Jason Jones to examine whether Bishop Robert Barron may be operating like a MAGA influencer and potentially causing scandal. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Pope Leo SHAKES the Papal Household! (Audio) 01.04.2026 1:53:23

April 1st, 2026 - We welcome back Michael Haynes to discuss a reshuffling of positions at the Vatican. Then, we welcome back Mark Lambert to discuss whether Cardinal Roche might be on the move. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Escalation of the UNJUST Global War? (Audio) 31.03.2026 1:53:00

March 31st, 2026 - We welcome back Steve Cunningham to discuss Trump's approval rating slipping to 33 percent in a new survey. Then, we continue yesterday's discussion of the deeper meaning and hidden secrets of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Cardinal Pizzaballa BLOCKED by Israel on Palm Sunday: An ANSWER to Prayer?! (Audio) 30.03.2026 1:22:09

March 30th, 2026 - We welcome back Mike Koeniger to discuss Cardinal Pizzaballa being blocked in Jerusalem and why this might have been a great move for Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Then, we discuss the deeper meaning and hidden secrets of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Is the Vatican Suppressing Fatima? (Audio) 27.03.2026 1:52:25

March 27th, 2026 - We welcome back Dr. Anthony Stine to offer thoughts on the Vatican silently suppressing the Fatima message. Then, we welcome Daniel Sáenz & Christopher Aubin to discuss Ave Maria Restoration, a mission to protect our historic churches. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Exorcists WARN of Worldwide Surge in Satanism! (Audio) 26.03.2026 1:52:35

March 26th, 2026 - We welcome back Nicholas Cavazos to react to the Vatican's recognition of Sarah Mullally upon her installation as Archbishop of Canterbury. Then, we welcome Jesse Romero to discuss Pope Leo hosting an exorcist summit at the Vatican. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Pope Leo Calls for ‘GENEROUS Inclusion’ of TLM? (Audio) 25.03.2026 1:52:51

March 25th, 2026 - We offer thoughts on seemingly encouraging comments from Pope Leo regarding the Traditional Latin Mass. Then, we welcome back Elisa Gestri to discuss Israel and Lebanon moving towards a large scale ground operation. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

GRAVE Sacrilege in Belgium? (Audio) 24.03.2026 1:53:06

March 24th, 2026 - We discuss Belgium’s publicly-funded youth radio station featuring a sketch in which its presenters smashed various items on air, including a statue of Our Lady and Jesus. Then, we welcome Luis Roman to discuss how to know, love and live your faith, as well as an upcoming pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

Is there a Crisis in the Holy Land THIS Easter? (Audio) 23.03.2026 1:53:21

March 23rd, 2026 - We cover the news live today and welcome back Mike Koeniger to discuss a big escalation in the Iran War over the weekend. Then, we welcome back Edward Clancy from Aid to the Church in Need to discuss Christians in the Holy Land and Easter. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT

It’s Catching UP To Pope Leo? (Audio) 23.03.2026 1:48:59

March 20th, 2026 - We cover the news live today and welcome Aaron Kildow to talk about rising gas prices due to the Iran war. Then, we welcome back Dr. Anthony Stine to catch up with what Pope Leo has been up to. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT