Ave Explores
Everyday Faith for Everyday Catholics
Displaying all 4 Episode of Ave Explores with the tag “praying with the popes”.
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Week Three: Pope Leo, the Missionary Pope with Msgr. Roger Landry of the Pontifical Mission Societies
October 22nd, 2025 | 52 mins 38 secs
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Pope Leo is the first missionary Pope since St. Peter, and it is already quite evident how his formation as a missionary in Peru is guiding his papal ministry. Msgr. Roger Landry, the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States, shares how the Holy Father is walking in the footsteps of his predecessors by first reminding us that we are called to "go out to all the world and share the good news" with a missionary mindset and a willing heart.
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Week Two: The Uniqueness of Each Pope with Inés San Martín and José Manuel de Urquidi
October 15th, 2025 | Season 30 | 1 hr 14 mins
archbishop nelson pérez, ave explores, ave maria press, catholic social teaching, from leo xiii to leo xiv, inés san martín, josé manuel de urquidi, katie mcgrady, msgr. roger landry, praying with the popes, shannon wimp schmidt
Katie sits down with José Manuel de Urquidi of the Juan Diego Network and Inés San Martín of the Pontifical Mission Societies to discuss their personal experiences with Pope Francis and Pope Leo. Together, they explore how to understand Pope Francis’s legacy and the unfolding mission of Pope Leo. Reflecting on cultural nuances and the influence of social media, José Manuel and Inés reveal how each pope’s distinct personality and leadership style can be appreciated in light of those who came before.
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Week One: A Dozen Popes with Shannon Wimp Schmidt
October 8th, 2025 | Season 30 | 1 hr 56 secs
archbishop nelson pérez, ave explores, ave maria press, catholic social teaching, from leo xiii to leo xiv, inés san martín, josé manuel de urquidi, katie mcgrady, msgr. roger landry, praying with the popes, shannon wimp schmidt
Shannon Wimp Schmidt joins Katie to explore the significance of the papacy, highlighting key teachings and defining moments from the past twelve popes—from Leo XIII at the turn of the twentieth century to Leo XIV today. Together they trace how the papacy has evolved through the personalities, styles, and themes each pope brought to their encyclicals and homilies, showing how the Lord continues to guide his Church. In the end, they consider a personal question: What role does the pope play in our individual faith journeys today?
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NEW SERIES Teaser: Leo in the Fisherman's Shoes featuring Katie McGrady
October 1st, 2025 | Season 30 | 22 mins 36 secs
archbishop nelson pérez, ave explores, ave maria press, catholic social teaching, from leo xiii to leo xiv, inés san martín, josé manuel de urquidi, katie mcgrady, msgr. roger landry, praying with the popes, shannon wimp schmidt
When Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected to the papacy on May 8, 2025, he stepped into the metaphorical shoes of the fisherman worn by 266 men before him. Choosing a name that hadn't been held by a pope in over 100 years, he entered an office held by men with varied personalities, lofty goals, numerous agendas and projects. Learning about those popes only helps us understand this current pope, and when we watch what Pope Leo does, says, writes, and where he'll go, we do so in light of all the ones who have done things in the papacy before. This upcoming series of Ave Explores will take a look at the history of the papacy, and the work of the popes, from Pope Leo XIII at the turn of the century up to Pope Leo XIV today.