Arroyo Grande with Raymond Arroyo

Ten years after Amoris Laetitia, Pope Leo revisits one of the most controversial documents of Pope Francis' pontificate. Raymond Arroyo, Fr. Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal examine the Vatican's renewed focus on marriage and family, the debate over Communion for divorced and remarried Catholics, and whether Church teaching is being reinterpreted. Plus, Pope Leo makes another high-profile Vatican appointment, Pope Francis' private diary is set for publication, and Fr. Murray discusses his new book, A Papacy of Confusion, examining the controversial legacy of the Francis pontificate and its implications for the Church today. #PrayerfulPosse #PopeLeo #AmorisLaetitiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trace Gallagher has spent 30 years reporting some of the biggest stories of our time. But the lessons that shaped him most came from much closer to home. On this Arroyo Grande, Raymond sits down with the Fox News anchor to talk about his new book, Turns Out They Were Right All Along: Life Lessons I Learned…Eventually, and the wisdom he picked up from his mother “Big Red,” legendary coach John Wooden, his family, his faith, and decades in the news business. Trace opens up about fatherhood, marriage, the tragedies he witnessed at Columbine and in the aftermath of the Southeast Asian tsunami, the career gamble that nearly sent him out of television, and why faith, family, fortitude—and a little common sense—still matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quiet revolution in Church governance may be underway. A new report from the Vatican’s Synodal Office proposes changes to canon law that could expand the role of lay men and women in ecclesial governance. Could this fundamentally alter the hierarchical structure of the Catholic Church? Raymond Arroyo, Fr. Gerald Murray and Robert Royal examine the proposed canonical changes, the push for lay governance, and a Belgian bishop’s plans to prepare married men for the priesthood. Plus, Pope Leo’s triumphant visit to France: his call for doctrinal clarity, communion with the successor of Peter, Europe’s Christian identity, immigration, and the surprising signs of Catholic renewal in an increasingly secular nation. 👉 Subscribe to Arroyo Grande for in-depth conversations on culture, faith, art, and meaning. Support the show: raymondarroyo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neal McDonough has built an unforgettable career playing some of Hollywood’s most memorable heroes and villains—from Band of Brothers and Yellowstone to Tulsa King. But behind the characters is a man whose faith and personal convictions nearly cost him everything. McDonough joins Raymond Arroyo to reveal why he refused to cross certain lines on screen, the devastating career setback that followed, and how faith, family, and sobriety helped pull him through his darkest years. He also opens up about working with Sylvester Stallone and Kevin Costner, why he refuses to watch his own performances, the role that changed his life, and how he’s finally making movies on his own terms. 👉 Subscribe to Arroyo Grande for in-depth conversations on culture, faith, art, and meaning. Support the show: raymondarroyo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prayerful Posse comes together in St. Louis to celebrate the life and legacy of Blessed Fulton Sheen. Raymond Arroyo, Fr. Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal explore the remarkable story behind one of the most influential Catholic voices of the 20th century — from his rise as a television phenomenon and his extraordinary intellectual life to his private suffering, daily Holy Hour, and path toward sainthood. Raymond also shares his personal connection to Sheen, the surprising story of how his programs returned to television, and the long journey that brought Sheen’s cause to this moment. What made Fulton Sheen such a powerful communicator — and why does his voice still resonate today? 👉 Subscribe to Arroyo Grande for in-depth conversations on culture, faith, art, and meaning. Support the show: raymondarroyo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.