In this episode we welcome not just a new pope, but a new vision for the Catholic Church; A vision rooted in humility, truth, and radical love. Pope Leo XIV, the first American born pontiff, the first multiracial pope, and the first pope to emerge from the Augustinian order in more than two centuries. We will also explore his Creole, Haitian, and New Orleans roots and discuss the significance of having a multi racial pope from the U.S.A., and what it says about the American complex racial history. This is not just a new chapter for Catholicism it's a bold leap into a future that dares to mirror the Gospel more fully.

In this podcast we explore faith with honesty, challenge traditions with love, and push the Church to live more fully into the liberating grace of the Gospel.

Today’s episode:
“Smoke, Secrets, and Hope: Why the Next Pope Could Save the Soul of the Church.”

The papal conclave is one of the most sacred, mysterious, and politically charged rituals in Catholicism. As we edge closer to another turning point in Church history, the question isn’t just who the next pope will be, but what kind of Church we will become under his leadership.

Let’s talk about how the conclave works, who’s in the running, and why; if the Church wants to stay relevant and truly reflect the message of Jesus, we desperately need a liberal, inclusive, globally-minded Pope.

Special Episode honouring Pope Francis; the leader of the Catholic Church for the last 13 years who passed away April 21, 2025 a day after Easter at the age of 88.

🎙️ Welcome to Radical Grace: Beyond the Pew—the podcast where faith meets real talk. In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood questions in Christianity:

💭 “Are Catholics really Christians?”

Whether you’ve heard claims about “rituals,” “Mary worship,” or “works-based salvation,” this episode is here to set the record straight. We’re digging into:

• The historical roots of Christianity

• The Catholic Church’s place in Christian history

• And the truth behind common misconceptions

Let’s reclaim our story and rediscover what it means to be Catholic in a modern, united Church.

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