Ave Maria in the Afternoon Full Hours - July 9, 2026 - Hour 2

Segment 1: Pope Leo XIV Continues Reform of Diocese of Rome (2 segments)Pope Leo XIV has named the first moderator of the curia for the Diocese of Rome, as the pontiff continues to reform the diocese’s central organization in the wake of administrative upheaval. Matthew Bunson has more on this and other Church news.Segment 2: Placing Scripture at the Heart of our Lives (2 segments)We must never forget that the Scriptures are the Father’s love letter to us, inviting us to join Him in covenant life. Part of this covenant life is understanding where God is calling us. Dr Mary Healy joins us to discuss reading the Scriptures from the Heart and Mind of the Church. 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