Pope's Trading Card Breaks All Records! | There are "Cyber Swiss Guards!?" | A New Influencer Pope?

Pope Leo XIV’s First Week: Social Media Milestones, Record-Breaking Card & a Surge in Faith | Church HeadlinesPope Leo XIV’s first days as Pontiff are already making headlines—from his rapid rise on social media to a trading card that’s breaking records. But that’s just the beginning.In this episode of Church Headlines, Br. Darius Lawrence unpacks the most important Catholic news of the week:🔹 Did Pope Leo XIV just become the world’s fastest-growing religious influencer?🔹 How did his Topps NOW trading card outsell those of Messi, Curry, and Fauci?🔹 What’s behind the 373% surge in “how to become Catholic” searches?🔹 Will Washington State’s new disclosure law face a Supreme Court showdown?🔹 Encouraging signs of Church growth in China with the dedication of two new churches🔹 Meet the Vatican’s “Cyber-Swiss Guard” fighting off global cyberattacks.🔹 The Vatican’s updated online store for coins and stamps—now open to collectors worldwideWhether you're a lifelong Catholic or just curious about what’s happening in the Church, this episode covers the intersection of faith, culture, and global news.📰 Church News without the noise. 🕵‍♂ We read it all—so you don’t have to. 🇻🇦 2 Catholic seminarians in Rome reporting what matters. Would you like to support us in our mission? Our links: beacons.ai/churchheadlines----------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:26 An Influencer Pope 01:01 Record Breaking Papal Trading Card 01:29 Google Search for becoming Catholic 02:13 DOJ backs the Church 02:55 Two new churches in China 03:25 Vatican Online Store for Stamp Collectors 03:55 Vatican Cyber Swiss Guards 04:38 Conclusion