World Over

Fr. Gerald Murray and Robert Royal provide analysis of the major Catholic news of the week. Tyson Langhofer discusses the fight for religious liberty in the U.S., and the alleged discrimination against a Christian group at Virginia State University.

Gordon Chang on the recent Trump-Xi summit in Washington, the US-China artificial intelligence race, and the stalled US-Taiwan arms deal. Fr. Dave Tomaszycki discusses Blessed Fulton J. Sheen's thoughts on the manifestations of evil.

Fr. Gerald Murray and Robert Royal join us for a very special edition of The World Over from St. Louis, Missouri on the occasion of the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.

Rep. Chris Smith discuss this week's congressional hearing and the Lai family's appeal to Xi Jinping, urging Trump Administration diplomatic pressure to free jailed Hong Kong Catholic businessman Jimmy Lai.

Our new interview with Mel Gibson on The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One. And Dr. Jeni Stepanek on her late son's message of peace, 25 years after September 11th.

In anticipation of Mel Gibson's The Resurrection of The Christ, his 2004 blockbuster The Passion of the Christ is being re-released in theatres on September 10. We feature two classic interviews from the set of The Passion with director Mel Gibson and actor Jim Caviezel.

Conrad Black on the trade conflict between the U.S. and Canada. Riley Moore on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and the Trump Administration's proposed new fees for H-1B visas. Fr. Dwight Longenecker discusses his new book.

Robert Royal and Fr. Gerald Murray on the latest Catholic news from the Vatican and the world. Bishop Thomas Paprocki on his lawsuit against the State of Illinois. Bear Woznick talks about his new book of meditations.

Archbishop Paul Coakley on the film he's producing, American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story, plus his thoughts on the new Massachusetts pro-abortion law, and immigration enforcement. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk on the controversy over vaccinations in Florida, assisted suicide in New York and Illinois, and the legalization of abortion up to birth in Massachusetts

Nina Shea and Grace Jin Drexel discuss the release of Pastor Ezra Jin from prison in China, the ongoing incarceration of 8 other Christians from Zion Church, and the current state of the case of Jimmy Lai.

Archbishop Cordileone discusses his appointment to the Apostolic Signatura. Gordon Chang on the latest on China including the Vatican's recent approval of a compromised Catholic Bishop. Dr. Walid Phares on the U.S.- Iran conflict and a new coalition to fight jihadism.

Brian Burch on the historic Independence Day dinner with Pope Leo XIV at the U.S. Embassy in Rome, the nature of U.S. relations with the Holy See, and more. Tommy Pigott shares details on the new State Department report on Cuba.

Robert Royal & Fr. Gerald Murray on the latest news regarding the SSPX excommunications and much more. Dr. Patrick Deneen discusses his new book, American Odyssey. Raymond Ibrahim on Europe's Muslim migration crisis and the loss of faith in the West.

Gary Sinise on America's 250th, the cost of freedom, honoring those who serve in our armed forces, and more. Plus, the best of World Over interviews with two late, great American heroes, Lt. Gen. Hal Moore, and US Navy Rear Adm. Jeremiah Denton.

Robert Royal & Fr. Gerald Murray on the big stories of the week. Monica Crowley on the America250 celebrations. Dr. Walid Phares on US-Iran peace talks, and, Bob Schwartz on the economy and morally responsible investing.

In this best of The World Over episode, Dr. Ray Guarendi discusses his book Simple Steps to a Stronger Marriage. Actor Neal McDonough on his film The Last Rodeo. Kelly Conway, daughter of comedy legend Tim Conway, on her book My Dad's Funnier Than Your Dad.

We interview Steve Hilton, Republican candidate for Governor of California. Dr. Greg Popcak on the recent study on the factors in family life that help kids keep their faith into adulthood. Eustace Wolfington on his film about the life of Mother Frances Cabrini.

Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos on the HHS advisory warning of screen time risks for kids. And, Dr. Paul Kengor, historian and author of American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the Church.

Fr. Robert Sirico examines Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas. Dr. Walid Phares on the Iran conflict, the possibility of a peace deal, and the plight of the Christian community in the region. Dr. James Madden of Benedictine College discusses the Church's position on the UAP/UFO phenomenon.

Robert Royal and Fr. Gerald Murray with news of the week. Amb. Sam Brownback on religious and human rights violations in China. Mike Erwin of the St. Sebastian Institute which seeks to recruit and train priests for the military chaplaincy.

Bishop Athanasius Schneider on the Synod study group and the Vatican's statement warning the SSPX. Rep. Chris Smith on the hearings on illegal organ harvesting in China. Steven Mosheron on the Trump/Xi summit. Rep. Brandon Gill on House investigations of social services fraud. Ainsley Earhardt on her new book.

Carrie Severino on the status of the abortion pill mifepristone after the Supreme Court temporarily restored access to it. Fr. Gerald Murray with analysis of the latest Catholic news. Nina Shea, on the persecution of faith in China. And more.

Dr. Chad Pecknold discusses Catholic Just War theory and church teaching on capital punishment. Dr. Ryan Burge on political polarization in U.S. churches and his new book. Fr. Ben Kiely on the persecution of Christians in Africa & the Middle East.

Fr. Robert Sirico reflects on the year since Pope Francis' death, and first year of Pope Leo XIV's pontificate. Gordon Chang on the latest in the Iran-U.S. conflict and China's ongoing influence in the region. Eric Clayton discusses the children's picture book, The Seagull on the Chapel.

Robert Royal and Father Gerald Murray on the Trump v. Pope Leo XIV controversy, Pope Leo’s historic apostolic visit to Africa, and the big news of the week. James Rosen discusses his new book, Scalia: Supreme Court Years 1986-2001.

Edward Pentin with a preview of Pope Leo XVI's Apostolic Journey to Africa, April 13-23. Dr. Walid Phares & Gazelle Sharmahd on the current state of the US-Iran conflict after a limited ceasefire was declared. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk covers the latest pro-life and bioethics news.

Congressman Riley Moore on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Michael Iskander, star of the House of David, talks about Season 2 of the series. A tribute to Mother Mary Angelica on the 10th anniversary of her passing.

Our encore presentations as Joe Piscopo discusses his faith, life, and legendary showbiz career. And, Sr. Dede Byrne & Dr. Leisa Carzon share details on their book, Sister, Soldier, Surgeon: The Life & Courage of Sr. Deirdre Byrne, MD.

Dr. Walid Phares and Gazelle Sharmahd on the current state of the war with Iran and the people's uprising against the Islamist regime. Gordon Chang on China's influence in Iran, Cuba, and other global hotspots. Noelle Mering discusses disturbing cultural trends.

Highlights from interviews with the legendary College Football Hall of Fame member and Notre Dame coach, Lou Holtz, who passed away this week at the age of 89. And, the best of our 2024 interview with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Jordan Peterson on the power of Biblical stories, today’s toxic cultural environment, and his New York Times bestseller, We Who Wrestle with God.

Robert Royal and Father Gerald Murray discuss the latest Church news from the U.S., Rome and around the globe. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ) and Claire Lai join us with the latest on Jimmy Lai's case, and to ask for diplomatic pressure to be applied to secure Jimmy's release on humanitarian grounds.

Bill Donohue discusses his new book. And, an encore presentation of our interview with Robert Duvall in memorial of his passing on February 15th.

Sebastien Lai and Fr. Robert Sirico on the sentencing of Jimmy Lai to 20 years in a Hong Kong prison. Msgr. Jason Gray and Rosemarie Holliger Costello on the beatification of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon on the rise in attacks on churches in the U.S. Kelsey Grammer talks about his production of Bernadette, the Musical.

Fr. Bill Miscamble and Anna Kelley on the controversial appointment of a pro-abortion professor at the University of Notre Dame. Eva Vlaardingerbroek on the rise of censorship in Europe. Walid Phares and Gazelle Sharmahd on the latest with the rising tensions in Iran. And, a special preview of Bernadette, the Musical.

Patrick Brosnan, security expert and former NYPD detective, on the recent and deadly ICE and law enforcement activity in Minnesota. Christian Toto, founder of Hollywood in Toto, on the latest Oscar nominations and the current state of faith-based filmmaking. And, a classic World Over interview with the late Cardinal John O'Connor to commemorate our 30th year.

Robert Royal and Fr. Gerald Murray recap last week's Consistory of Cardinals in Rome, including Cardinal Zen's interventions critical of "synodality". Nina Shea updates us on the "mitigation hearings" for Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong. Author Carrie Gress talks about her new book, Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can't be Fused with Christianity.

Cardinal Gerhard Müller on this week’s Consistory of Cardinals in Rome. Congressman Carlos Gimenez of Florida's 28th district on the U.S. incursion into Venezuela and his local Venezuelan constituents' reaction. Gordon Chang on China's reaction to the situation in Venezuela. Dr. Walid Phares & Cameron Khansarinia (NUFDI) give analysis of the rising unrest in Iran.

Claire Lai, Jonathan Price, and Father Robert Sirico join us with analysis of and reaction to the Jimmy Lai “guilty” verdict handed down this week in Hong Kong. And, we feature highlights from World Over Christmases past.

Tom Homan, Trump Administration border "czar", discusses the controversial ICE and Border Patrol operations currently underway in Minnesota & Louisiana. And much more.

Robert Royal and Fr. Gerald Murray on Pope Leo's recent trip to Lebanon & Turkey. Nina Shea with an update on the violent persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Dr. Walid Phares on the DC shooting of two National Guard members by an Islamic extremist last week.

Gary Sinise on the 100th mortgage free "smart home" for one of America's seriously wounded veterans. Gordon Chang discusses the current state of China-US relations. Patrick Neve on the highlights of the Fall Assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Sebastien Lai, son of the incarcerated Hong Kong businessman and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, on the latest efforts by President Trump for his release. Rep. Chris Smith on the re-designation of Nigeria as a "country of particular concern". Most Rev. Athanasius Schneider shares details on his new book.

Bill McGurn on President Trump's recent support of Catholic businessman and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai. Cardinal Gerhard Müller talks about the state of the Traditional Latin Liturgy, and the Church in Europe. Rep. Riley Moore on the congressional pro-life caucus, and the persecution of Christians.

Edward Pentin on the historic visit to the Vatican by King Charles III, and the return of the Traditional Latin Mass to St. Peter's Basilica. Fr. Robert McTeigue SJ discusses reports that Pope Leo XIV may be instituting further reforms to Opus Dei, and more. Marta Petrosillo, editor of Aid to the Church in Need's 2025 Religious Freedom Report, shares the findings of their biennial study.

House Speaker Mike Johnson addresses the U.S. government shutdown. Bob Fu and Nina Shea on the ongoing persecution of Christians in China. Joseph Shaw on the crackdown on the Traditional Latin Mass by a growing number of bishops.

Robert Royal and Father Gerald Murray on the first apostolic exhortation by Pope Leo XIV, and other big stories of the week. DeVon Frankin from the movie, Soul on Fire, a true story based on the life & experience of burn victim John O'Leary.

Robert Royal, Fr. Robert McTeigue, SJ and Bill Donohue with analysis of Pope Leo XIV’s comments on the Senator Dick Durbin-Cardinal Blase Cupich controversy in the U.S. Kym Karath on the 60th anniversary of her role in The Sound of Music. And much more.

Bishop Thomas Paprocki discusses his opposition to the decision by the Archdiocese of Chicago to honor Senator Dick Durbin with a "lifetime achievement award". Father Gerald Murray on the appointment of a new Archbishop of New Orleans. Dr. Walid Phares on the ongoing persecution of Christians in Syria, and the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Cardinal Raymond Burke talks about political violence & the nature of evil in the U.S. and much more. Edward Pentin on the historic, Catholic funeral of the Duchess of Kent. Terry Caster discusses his Sunbreak Ranch initiative for the homeless in San Diego.

Dr. Alveda King reflects on the political assassination of Charlie Kirk. . Clare Lopez, former CIA officer, counterintelligence and counterterrorism expert on the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk, Israel's attack on Hamas targets in Qatar, and more. Diane Montagna, independent Vatican journalist, on the latest Catholic & Vatican news.