Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! 



We’re joined by Ambassador Francis Rooney, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, to talk about the new papacy of Pope Leo and the evolving role of the Catholic Church in today’s world. Ambassador Rooney shares personal insights from his 25-year relationship with Pope Leo—formerly Father Bob—highlighting the Pope's experience, character, and potential to reconnect younger generations with faith. The conversation covers the global decline in religious participation, especially in the secular West, and the Church’s challenge in Latin America, where evangelical Christianity is rapidly growing.



Rooney critiques liberation theology’s historic alignment with Marxist ideology and emphasizes the importance of a faith that nurtures individual aspirations and economic progress. He also expresses hope that Pope Leo’s calm, measured demeanor will strengthen the Church’s ability to build bridges, advocate for peace, and support global diplomacy. Rooney’s book The Global Vatican remains a relevant resource on U.S.-Vatican relations.



Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show!



For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel.



 

Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show!&nbsp;
 
We&rsquo;re joined by Ambassador Francis Rooney, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, to talk about the new papacy of Pope Leo and the evolving role of the Catholic Church in today&rsquo;s world. Ambassador Rooney shares personal insights from his 25-year relationship with Pope Leo&mdash;formerly Father Bob&mdash;highlighting the Pope's experience, character, and potential to reconnect younger generations with faith. The conversation covers the global decline in religious participation, especially in the secular West, and the Church&rsquo;s challenge in Latin America, where evangelical Christianity is rapidly growing.
 
Rooney critiques liberation theology&rsquo;s historic alignment with Marxist ideology and emphasizes the importance of a faith that nurtures individual aspirations and economic progress. He also expresses hope that Pope Leo&rsquo;s calm, measured demeanor will strengthen the Church&rsquo;s ability to build bridges, advocate for peace, and support global diplomacy. Rooney&rsquo;s book The Global Vatican remains a relevant resource on U.S.-Vatican relations.
 
Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show!
 
For more from Brett Winterble check out his&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrettWinterbleShow/featured">YouTube channel</a>.
 
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The Brett Winterble Show is heard Monday through Friday from 3-7 pm on News Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT. After spending nearly a decade with Rush Limbaugh as a Producer, Brett began his own show in 2008. Brett has been heard on Sirius XM, plus 980 KFWB in Los Angeles and 760 KFMB in San Diego.  A lover of Current Events, Sports, Entertainment and stories that really matter to the local audience, Brett has high energy and boundless curiosity. He is a graduate of Emerson College and American Military University with degrees in Political Communication and Homeland Security/Intelligence Studies. Brett is married and has 2 teenagers plus a couple of cats, three birds, and some fish! His hobbies include travel, comedy writing, consuming motorsports and barbecue.

The Brett Winterble Show is heard Monday through Friday from 3-7 pm on News Talk 1110 &amp; 99.3 WBT. After spending nearly a decade with Rush Limbaugh as a Producer, Brett began his own show in 2008. Brett has been heard on Sirius XM, plus 980 KFWB in Los Angeles and 760 KFMB in San Diego.  A lover of Current Events, Sports, Entertainment and stories that really matter to the local audience, Brett has high energy and boundless curiosity. He is a graduate of Emerson College and American Military University with degrees in Political Communication and Homeland Security/Intelligence Studies. Brett is married and has 2 teenagers plus a couple of cats, three birds, and some fish! His hobbies include travel, comedy writing, consuming motorsports and barbecue.