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Pope Boniface IV was given the Pantheon and decided to turn the once great Roman temple to the gods into a shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Martyrs of Rome.

"We are created by God – with purpose – in God’s image. God is all-goodness. God is great. God is love." These words, written by a young boy suffering from a rare neuromuscular disease, define a lot of who Mattie Stepanek was. Known around the world as an ambassador and advocate and messenger of peace, the Mattie Stepanek guild is working to investigate his life and try to open his cause for canonization.

When Bishop Louis Tylka first arrived to Peoria, Illinois, he quickly learned he was now in charge of overseeing the cause for sainthood of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He didn't know much of +Sheen then, but quickly became "friends" with this holy man whose life and legacy is much beloved in Peoria, and whose impact is felt globally.

Dwight's son, Dallas, came to him and said, "Dad, we're going to OCIA." A student at Peoria Notre Dame High School, Dallas had been impacted by the witness of his teachers, especially Sister Jude Andrew, and his Catholic classmates. His whole family came into the Catholic Church this Easter.

May 8, 2026, a little after 12 ET, white smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, and a little while later, we met Pope Leo XIV. Katie opened up the phone lines to revel in the "new Pope joy" on this 1 year anniversary of his election.

While just a young priest in the Bronx, Father Hilary Franco called the residence of Bishop Fulton Sheen to ask if he could meet him. The next day, +Sheen offered him a job, and the rest, as they say, is history. Msgr. Hilary Franco's illustrious career began in the shadow of the great Fulton J. Sheen, and on what would be his 131's birthday, Msgr. Franco shares stories of what it was like to work beside a living saint.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio went to Rome to meet with the Holy Father, what the White House is saying was an already scheduled visit before the President v. Pope controversy of the past month. They discussed matters of peace and human dignity according to the read out. Katie analyzes the meeting in the opening of today's show.

The popular book series, Chime Travelers, is now a stellar TV show for Catholic kids, available on Formed and Hallow! Lisa Hendey joins the show to tell us about how the show was brought to life.

As a child, St. Nunzio Sulprizio lost his father, his mother, his grandmother, and then was abused and tormented by an uncle before finding refuge at a hospital where he eventually died from gangreen. His story is tragic, and his suffering great, but his faith even greater. This is the story of an Italian teenager with a remarkable love of the Lord, even in the face of tragedy.

Elise Ann Allen was the jouranlist with the first, and longest, interview with Pope Leo XIV. Over 2 sessions a month apart, Elise got to know the newly elected Holy Father, and presents his story in her new biography, available now in Spanish and English.

Robert Duncan is the host of Catholic News Service's new podcast, Vatican Access. New episodes drop each Wednesday with guests bringing inside commentary, analysis, and insights into the Vatican, the Church, and the Catholic faith.

While incarcerated, Keonte felt a pull to faith, and after reading the Gospels, studying the early Church Fathers, and falling in love with the Eucharist, he entered the Church in Easter of 2026.

Erin Thielman stepped out to call her son to check on him while she was at the White House Correspondent's Dinner. She was the first eyewitness of the take down by the Secret Service of the would be assassin who tried to rush into the Washington Hilton Ballroom. She joins Katie live to give her account of the evening.

The sheep will hear the Shepherd's voice, but will they know it?

Katie's cousin is getting married, so she opened the phone lines to get marriage tips, tricks, and advice to share with the happy couple.

After searching for some stability in faith for years, the Montgomery family came home to the Catholic Church this Easter, thanks to a curious daughter (and her Catholic boyfriend), and finding a place that was safe, filled with truth, and comforting.

After covering the funeral of Pope Francis and the conclave that would elect his successor, CNN Vatican Correspondent, Christopher Lamb has written an expert analysis of how the newly elected Pope Leo XIV is a source of hope, inspiration, and a balance to other loud voices in and from the U.S. in the world today.

The McGrady Family said goodbye to their beloved dog, Barney, after 16 years of his long, good life.

The Francis effect is real, and a year after his death, Michelle became Catholic in 2026 because of the inspirational witness of Pope Francis.

On the 1st annivesary of his death, Katie tells stories of the few times she met Pope Francis, and takes callers who remembered seeing him during his visit to the U.S. and on pilgrimages to Rome.

Matt Maher joins The Catholic Channel to host a new show, The Work and the Rest, on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. ET on SiriusXM, Channel 129.

She was a "new age spiritualist" who knew she was the answer to all things, until she prayed for belief, and the Lord gave her faith. Today's convert, Robin, shares her story.

Baptized at the Easter Vigil in 387, St. Augustine would describe his baptism as the moment that the disquiet of his past life finally faded away. It was the moment of his salvation, and worth reflecting on with this day in Church history.

We sent 4 humans further from earth than we ever have before with NASA's Artemis II mission, and we learned something remarkable: human beings can do great things.

St. Bernadette Soubirous didn't want her feet to get wet. That's why she sat down to take off her socks and shoes and then first encountered the Blessed Virgin Mary at what is now one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world, Lourdes. A simple girl, with little education, Our Lady chose to speak to her. Not unlike a simple man, Juan Diego, who Our Lady appeared to in Mexico a few hundred years before. Maybe these two saints are friends in heaven...

Andrea James came to the Church by way of the conclave, the Hallow App, 25 books, and spending time in Adoration, finding a home in the Church. Her family of 5 celebrated 11 Sacraments at this year's Easter Vigil, coming into full communion with the Church.

Katie joins The Briefing with Steve Scully on SiriusXM's POTUS to discuss the dust up between President Trump and Pope Leo.

Aubrey Kern was convinced she could convince Catholics they were wrong. So she joined OCIA, to debate. She was welcomed into full communion with the Church this Easter.

When President Trump posted an unhinged rant about Pope Leo, the Catholic (and Christian) world swiftly responded with condemnation of the attacks on the Holy Father. Media coverage has continued on secular and Catholic outlets, and Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe joins Katie to discuss the story and how Catholics should respond to claims of "stick to morality" that the White House is now making about the Holy See.

Astronaut Colonel Mike Hopkins spent 334 days over two missions at the International Space Station, bringing with him the Blessed Sacrament so he could receive the Eucharist throughout the missions. Over the course of those many months, and his 5 space walks (over 32 hours outside of the ISS, in space), Col. Hopkins' faith and appreciation of God's creation and his desire to explore the world grew. Col. Hopkins knows the Artemis II crew personally, and what they're experiencing on this final day of the mission and during re-entry and splashdown, and offers a first hand perspective of what families are going through and the joy and fear of the moment.

Do you ever wish you were in the shire? Having dinner with Gandalf or going for a long walk with Frodo? How about hairy feet, do you have those? In short, we should all want a hobbit's heart, and Kaitlyn Facista, founder of Tea with Tolkien, has a new book to bring us into the beauty of J.R.R. Tolkien's amazing world.

4 astronauts traveled further from earth than any humans have ever gone before, for the sake of all mankind. The Artemis II mission is a profoundly beautiful testament to the good of humanity and the desire to explore.

The first in our "call in the converts" series on The Katie McGrady Show, featuring the story of Will Bogdan, an Atlanta based social media influencer who was drawn into the beauty of Catholicism by the Mass, Gregorian Chant, and the Tradition of the Church.

On Good Friday, 2005, Pope John Paul II watched the Stations of the Cross from his private chapel at the Apostolic Palace. Too ill to preside over the stations at the Colosseum, he asked to hold a crucifix. The story of that crucifix, and the ailing Pope who would die just a few days later, is worth reflecting on this Good Friday, 21 years later.

Arthur Brooks wants you to be happy, and when you find the meaning of your life, that'll help. So, he's going to help you build that meaning. His latest book, The Meaning of Your Life, gives us the guidelines.

Father Patrick Mary Briscoe checks in with the show to give us an update from Rome on the Triduum with Pope Leo, including an inside look at why the Holy Father washed the feet of 12 priests this year, 11 of whom he ordained in 2025, and what we can expect to hear over the next few days worth of homilies and addresses from the Pope on the holiest days of the year.

Grady Connolly joins the Katie McGrady Show to talk about the recent Pew research that revealed that Americans are more likely than people in other countries to question the morality of their fellow countrymen.

More than 30,000 people are becoming Catholic in the U.S. this Easter. Why are we seeing an increase in the number of people converting? Many are trying to explain it, and there's perhaps a long list, so we start to break it down before taking callers on air this morning. Are you becoming Catholic in 2026? We want to talk to you on air. Email us at [email protected] to tell your story and maybe be on air on The Katie McGrady Show during the Easter season.

We all love our Lenten devotionals, for 40 days. But what do we do by the time we arrive at Easter? How about a devotional for those 50 days? Laura Kelly Fanucci is here to help.

Father Paul Baker from the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis is on Jeopardy tonight, March 30, the Monday of Holy Week, competing in the famous quiz trivia show.

The National Constitution Center will award Pope Leo XIV the Liberty Medal on July 3, 2026, and the Holy Father will receive the award via videolink at a celebration on Independence Mall in Philadelphia for America's semiquincentennial celebrations. Archbishop Perez explains the significance of the award and the impact Pope Leo is having on the world.

Dr. Thomas McGovern wanted to understand the Cross in a new way, so he researched the crufixion and compiled the exhaustive analysis of the Passion of Christ, giving new insights into how Jesus's suffering is wholly and completely unique.

Available now on Amazon Prime, House of David, Season 2, is well worth a watch. Starring Michael Iskander, who became Catholic last year, House of David tells the story of King David, the shepherd, sinner, king, and saint, in a profound and engaging way.

Catholic Charities USA is lauching their new traveling museum, People of Hope, in New York City. Kerry Robinson, CEO and President of Catholic Charities USA, joins Katie in studio in New York City to discuss the museum and the launch event Katie is hosting tonight.

The National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the U.S., Msgr. Roger Landry, shares the breaking news about the newly announced date of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's beatification, set for September 24, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Father Patrick Mary Briscoe is back in Rome and gives us an update on some "Pope News" with the Holy Father's upcoming trip to Africa, his first encyclical coming soon, and more.

It may be the best movie of the year, certainly one of the best sci-fi films to ever hit the big screen (and it is so worth it to see it on the big screen). Project Hail Mary is a story of hope, of grace, of grit and perseverance, and ultimately, about the good of humanity (and, aliens too). Well worth your time, Katie talks to Father Jeff Starkovich about what they loved about Project Hail Mary.

In today's Gospel, on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, we hear the story of Jesus getting lost in the temple and the anxiety of Mary and Joseph.

The Diocese of Scranton is in the 5th year of a unique fundraiser that throws parish priests into a friendly diocesan wide competition featuring their culinary skills, with all donations supporting Catholic Social Services in the Diocese.

The 3rd annual National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will begin in Florida in May, and go through what were the original 13 colonies in celebration of America's 250th birthday. 9 pilgrims will journey with Jesus along the route. Two join The Katie McGrady Show to share about their coming experience.