July 15, 2026 - Hour 2

Segment 1: Lawsuit: Colorado discriminates against religious familiesFor many families, there is a clear answer to the question of who they trust to help them raise their children: a school that shares their mission — a genuine partner in a child’s education. But some families in Colorado are being denied that opportunity, a case the Supreme Court will hear next term. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer has more.Segment 2: Empowering High School ChaplainsDrew Vilinski has a dream: make sure every high school club, team, intramural group, and other organized activity be guided by the presence and guidance of a designated chaplain. He is hosting a nationwide conference on the idea this fall, and he joins us with the details.Segment 3: Fr. Raymond De Souza weighs in on Pope Leo (2 segments)In his first year as leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV has published an Apostolic Exhortation on the poor, promulgated an Encyclical on humanity and technology, made several key appointments, and implemented measured changes in governance. He has also chosen to reflect on the documents of Vatican II during his Wednesday general audiences. What can we learn from Pope Leo’s first year and what implications does it have for promoting a free and virtuous society? Fr. Raymond de Souza joins us. 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