December 22, 2025 - Hour 2

Segment 1: Pope Leo calls for a “more missionary” curiaIn an address today to the Roman Curia, Pope Leo called on Church leaders to be “more mission-oriented” and cautioned against the “forces of division” that can take root in the Church. Doug Keck joins us to discuss his comments.Segment 2: Bethlehem Then and Now: Christmas in Context (3 segments)Bethlehem is more than a name on the page. It is a real place that has existed for thousands of years, and we look at its historical context with Steve Ray. 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