The First American Pope, Faith Revival and More | End of Year Show

Cy Kellett, Edgar Lujano, and Todd Aglialoro examine the defining Church and cultural developments of 2025, beginning with the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, following the death of Pope Francis. They also discuss why the Church’s vast charitable work is so often overlooked, the surprising rise of Christianity among young people, and debates surrounding a potential Person of the Year. The episode closes with a sobering look at growing threats to religious freedom in the West and the rapid expansion of euthanasia and assisted suicide as one of the most urgent moral crises facing society.

Questions Covered:

• 03:30 - The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, following the death of Pope Francis
• 29:30 - The Church’s charitable work remains massively underreported
• 36:00 - The rise of Christianity among the young
• 45:15 - Person of the Year Discussion
• 49:13 - Threats to religious freedom in Western countries
• 51:34 - The rapid spread of euthanasia and assisted suicide, perhaps the most urgent moral crisis Catholics are not talking about enough.