Early signs of reform under Pope Leo XIV are showing, beginning with his removal of Archbishop Paglia, a figure long associated with moral confusion and liturgical scandal. This is seen as a clear break from Pope Francis-era priorities, especially as Pope Leo praises Rerum Novarum and appoints a moral traditionalist in Paglia’s place. The panel also tackles ongoing battles over reverence in worship, including new restrictions on kneeling in the U.S., and praises Bishop Schneider’s public appeal for doctrinal clarity. The message is clear: don’t panic, but pray, watch, and stay anchored in truth.

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The early weeks of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate have brought a sense of calm and clarity to a Church long battered by confusion. His decision to restore the John Paul II Institute, embrace traditional liturgy, and speak boldly on marriage and evangelization signals a shift: one rooted in truth, not trend. For many, he’s becoming a “safe harbor” after years of spiritual turbulence. But healing won’t come through cynicism or division. The path forward is prayer, unity, and confidence that Christ is guiding His Church through the storm, one faithful step at a time.

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Former Crisis editor and political advisor Deal Hudson unpacks the cultural and political forces reshaping America and their relation to the Church, drawing on decades of experience with leaders like George W. Bush and Donald Trump. Hudson makes the case for a moral renewal rooted in pro-life values, subsidiarity, and authentic Catholic teaching. He sounds the alarm on the U.S. bishops’ growing reliance on government funding, warning it risks turning the Church into a bureaucracy instead of a prophetic voice. The path forward? Local action, cultural courage, and a return to Gospel clarity.

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Bishop Joseph Strickland reacts directly to the election of Pope Leo XIV, the very man who played a role in his removal. Joined by John-Henry Westen and Deacon Keith Fournier, Strickland chooses grace over grievance, offering a profound reflection on forgiveness, faith, and the unshakable truth that Christ, not any pope, leads the Church. Speaking to Catholics wounded by years of confusion and division, this conversation urges hope, unity, and a renewed focus on the Mystical Body of Christ. Strickland’s message is clear: trust Jesus, pray for the pope, and live the faith boldly.

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With the white smoke risen and Pope Leo XIV now reigning, John-Henry Westen and Fr. Charles Mur reflect on the process and what the election means for the future of the Church. They examine the dangers of a so-called “moderate” pontificate—one that continues the confusion of the past 12 years under the guise of calm. Fr. Mur warns of the deepening de facto schism within the Church and calls for bold, unambiguous leadership grounded in orthodoxy. As the faithful look to the new pope, Westen and Mur urge Catholics to stay rooted in truth, fight for clarity, and entrust the future of the Church to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The road ahead may be narrow—but fidelity must be unwavering.

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As the conclave opens, the Church stands at a crossroads: Will the cardinals choose a faithful shepherd who loves Christ and guards the deposit of faith, or elect a moderate who subtly undermines truth? With heresy, confusion, and compromise looming, the panel calls on Catholics to storm heaven with prayer. The next pope must restore fidelity, strengthen the bishops, and lead the Church through its darkest trials.

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From Cardinal Parolin’s ties to Rabbi Shmuley to Cardinal Zuppi’s reported links to Masonic figures, disturbing efforts by globalist and interfaith elites to influence the conclave seem to be on the rise. Beyond Rome, the global order is cracking. Elites like Tony Blair and Mark Carney push digital ID and speech controls to maintain dominance, even as their net zero narrative collapses. Civil unrest grows in Israel. Censorship tightens under anti-Christian pretexts. And yet—truth is breaking through. The Church and the world stand at a crossroads. The question is: who will lead, and whom will they serve?

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Bishop Strickland confronts the most urgent question in the Church today: will the next pope defend the Faith—or deepen the crisis? With confusion, compromise, and doctrinal drift plaguing the Church, the stakes of the upcoming conclave couldn’t be higher. Strickland warns that only a man of prayer, courage, and fidelity can lead the Church back to truth. Now is the time to pray, fast, and fight—with joy, conviction, and total trust in Christ’s victory.

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