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Each week we explore a topic that cuts to the heart of the Church’s life in the world. Guests take us through themes that range from current events viewed from a Catholic perspective to the Pope’s ministry and high points in the liturgical year.
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Aug 9, 2023 • 12min
67. World Youth Day 2023: Everyone together as Church
In the wake of the 37th World Youth Day, we get a taste of the joy and Christian fellowship that flowed from the international event in Lisbon and look ahead to WYD 2027 in South Korea.
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Jul 27, 2023 • 12min
66. World Youth Day: From excitement to encounter with Christ
As young pilgrims descend upon Lisbon for World Youth Day 2023, we explore how youthful excitement can deepen into a spiritual encounter with Christ, the Pope, and each other.
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Jul 20, 2023 • 11min
65. World Youth Day: A Christian pilgrimage to the heart
As young pilgrims begin their journey toward Lisbon for World Youth Day 2023, we explore the meaning of Christian pilgrimage and how people can take part from home.
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Jul 14, 2023 • 10min
64. Synod: Instrumentum Laboris ‘cookbook’ now available
As the Synod General Assembly inches closer, we explore the Instrumentum Laboris, or “working document”, with a Cardinal, an Undersecretary and a delegate from Switzerland, and link the Synod to the upcoming World Youth Day in Lisbon.
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Jul 5, 2023 • 8min
63. From Babel to Pentecost: Communicating our Catholic identity
As challenges to good communication multiply along with technological advances, we explore the mission of Catholics to spread the Good News of Christ using every means at our disposal.
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Jun 29, 2023 • 16min
62. ‘Let the Oppressed Go Free’: Art as obstacle to human trafficking
Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz shares the inspiration that led to his most-recent massive bronze sculpture—entitled “Let the Oppressed Go Free”—a project Pope Francis has blessed to fight the scourge of human trafficking.
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Jun 14, 2023 • 11min
61. In-Visibles: Strength of African women shining in hardship
Following the release of the WUCWO-sponsored documentary “In-Visibles”, we hear the voices and witness the strength of African women who have forged a life for themselves with the help of other women.
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Jun 7, 2023 • 8min
60. Catholic communications: Mixing message, messenger and Mystery
With Pope Francis urging people to “speak with the heart”, we delve into the mystery of communicating the Catholic faith with the help of a comedian and a media expert.
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May 31, 2023 • 13min
59. Crisscrossing the border: Helping Ukrainians at home and abroad
As millions of Ukrainian refugees remain far from their homes due to the war, we hear from Lithuania’s Caritas Vilnius and the Mayor of Lviv about ways to help people get to grips with their situation and maintain hope for the future.
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May 24, 2023 • 10min
58. Synod: Making synodality a part of every Catholic community
As the synodal discernment continues with the writing of the Instrumentum Laboris, we get an update on the Synod on Synodality from a high-ranking religious sister and an Australian archbishop.
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