May 27, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: We have been Ransomed by ChristToday’s Mass readings are woven together by the theme of Redemption. We have been ransomed as a people, bought by Christ’s blood in order to live inside the peace of Zion through humble service to God. Marcus has more.Segment 2: The Virgin Mary’s Message to NigeriaNigeria is among the worst countries in the world for the persecution of Christians, with attacks on villages and kidnappings of priests happening on a regular basis. This persecution was foretold by the Blessed Virgin Mary in a church-approved apparition that many have never heard of. Muji Kaiser tells the story.Segment 3: The Digital Papacy and the Crisis of Online Catholic Discourse (2 segments)In recent times, media coverage of papal remarks—especially in the Wild West of social media Catholicism—has come to assume a regrettable pattern. The pope gives a speech or grants an interview, and opposing factions predictably amplify selected lines to support preexisting positions they want to advance. The trend continues in the papacy of Pope Leo. Matthew Ramage has more. 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