The Conor Gallagher Show The COLLAPSE of Europe: My Son's Semester in Abandoned Cathedrals | Peter Gallagher
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Oct 22, 2025 Peter Gallagher, a young adult and son of the host, shares his transformative semester in Europe through a Franciscan program. He reflects on the decline of faith in European cathedrals, seeing them turn into tourist spots, while contrasting it with the vibrancy of American Catholicism. They discuss memorable experiences, like the beauty of Austrian music and the challenges faced in sacred spaces. Peter expresses hope for a revival, emphasizing how tradition and beauty can reignite faith, especially among youth, through experiences and community.
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Salzburg's Quiet, Musical Mornings
- Peter describes Salzburg mornings, sneaking into empty churches and hearing beautiful practice music.
- He contrasts the vibrant musical culture there with many empty churches across Europe.
The Horse In The Classroom Prank
- Conor recounts an exam-week prank where a stolen horse wandered into a classroom and blocked stairs.
- Farmers eventually guided the horse out through bedrooms, and pranksters confessed years later.
Europe As A 'Wounded Child'
- Peter summarizes Europe as a "wounded child" spiritually, aged and hurt by scandals and cultural shifts.
- He reports almost no young people attend Mass and most regular attendees are elderly.
