2025’s Biggest Catholic Moment: The Transition to Pope Leo XIV

In this episode, Florencia Moynihan sits down with Dr. Matthew Bunson — Catholic historian, author, and Vice President and Editorial Director of EWTN News, — to give a behind the scenes look into the death and election of a Pope. From the resignation of Benedict XVI to the global shift under Pope Francis and the election of the first American Pope, Dr. Bunson goes into detail of his experience being in Rome for it all. In This EpisodeHow social media and online discourse are reshaping modern Catholic lifeThe rise of AI and digital isolation — and why “virtual faith” can’t replace real formationWhy young Catholics must understand Church history to interpret today’s crisesThe true role of the papacy (beyond social media hot takes)Why authentic, in-person community matters more than ever in a world of curated feeds and algorithmic polarizationThis is the episode to share when someone says,“Why is the Church changing?”“What’s the big deal about a new pope?”“Why is Catholic Twitter such a mess?”or“What do Catholics really believe about the papacy?”Whether you’re a cradle Catholic, a convert, or someone rediscovering the faith, this conversation will deepen your understanding of the Church, strengthen your confidence in Catholic teaching, and give you a clearer lens for viewing today’s headlines.⁠⁠Subscribe on Substack to get the accompanying Glow Up articles!⁠⁠⁠BUY THE POPE LEO BOOKCONNECT WITH FLORENCIA:Ready to Go All-In On Your Glow Up? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to The Made Good Method and Work With Our Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠👉Loved this episode? Share it with a friend, subscribe, and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your support helps us spread the message of God’s healing and goodness.