Pope Leo: There is no replacement for Sunday Mass

In his General Audience yesterday, Pope Leo urged Catholics to prioritize attending Sunday Mass, warning that active participation in the Eucharist cannot be replaced by virtual gatherings. We talk more about this and other Church news with Matthew Bunson.Further ReadingPope Leo XIV: Attendance at Sunday Mass Cannot Be Replaced by Virtual ParticipationPope chooses theme on AI and war for World Day of Peace 2027Haiti bishop says gangs target Church as violence shuts parishes, schoolsNew York Catholic church suffers fourth vandalism attack in 2 years with destruction of Mary statueA Sign of Peace at the Ballpark: The White Sox Honor Pope Leo XIV With ‘Pope Night’Texas court orders hospitals to provide lifesaving care to baby at center of surrogacy disputeGuest InfoMatthew Bunson is Vice President and Editorial Director of EWTN News and a Senior Fellow at St Paul Center for Biblical Theology. He’s the author or co-author of more than 50 books including the first English-language biography of Pope Francis and The Encyclopedia of Catholic History. Follow him on twitter at MattBunson. Register Radio airs Saturdays at 4 pm and Sundays at 11 am on Ave Maria Radio 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