In this new ongoing series, Raymond Arroyo convenes Father Gerald Murray and Robert Royal to unpack the rich symbolism of Pope Leo XIV’s first homily, his Augustinian roots, and what his bold calls for unity, tradition, and reform could mean for the Church—and the world.

From plummeting global birth rates to the viral resurgence of Gregorian chant—and yes, the bizarre rise and fall of an AI “priest” named Father Justin—this premiere episode blends humor, clarity, and deep insight to set the tone for a new era of faith and culture.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:47 - Pope Leo’s Inauguration Mass
2:13 - Significance of Pope Leo’s name
4:03 - St. Thomas Aquinas’s Teachings
6:51 - Pope Leo’s Homily Comments
9:00 - Pope Leo’s call for Unity
14:59 - The Church’s changing Social Doctrine
16:57 - Synodality Discussions
19:28 - JD Vance & Marco Rubio’s visit with the Pope
22:29 - Falling Birth Rates
26:17 - Robert Mehlhart’s Viral Video
30:11 - Fr. Justin, the De-Frocked Ai Priest
32:38 - Wrap-Up