April 15, 2026 - Hour 2

Segment 1: Conversions Highlight Our Catholic MomentAt a moment when trust in institutions is at historic lows and the public square rewards noise over substance, one question keeps pressing itself forward: What actually produces people of genuine character? The Catholic Church in America has been working on that question in earnest — and the results are becoming visible. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer has more.Segment 2: Should the Pope “Stay Out of Politics?”Since President Trump’s explosive social media attack on Pope Leo earlier this week, politicians including Vice President Vance and Tom Homan have claimed the pope should stay in his lane and stay out of politics. But the Vicar of Christ doesn’t suddenly lose his voice when the subject turns from liturgy to law and legislation or from doctrine to politics. Marcus has more.Segment 3: Everything you Need to Know about Angels (2 segments)Since the beginning of time they have attended the Holy Trinity with unending praise, and at the Bible’s pivotal moments they were present. They convey God’s saving messages and assist in his continual ordering of the cosmos. Some are hell-bent on our damnation; others intercede tirelessly for our salvation. They are the Angels – and Fr Mike Driscoll joins us to talk about them. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com