Catholic Answers LIVE
Catholic Answers Live, hosted by Cy Kellett, is a daily, two-hour radio program dedicated to Catholic apologetics and evangelization. According to listener surveys, it is a runaway favorite on Catholic stations across America.
As a call-in program, Catholic Answers Live connects listeners to prominent leaders in the Church today—including scholars, nuns, priests, bishops, and cardinals—and touches on every aspect of our lives as Christians. You'll hear discussions on just about everything relating to the Church: doctrinal controversies, family concerns, social issues, evangelization, ethics…you name it!
Catholic Answers Live airs every Monday through Friday from 6-8 PM Eastern (3-4 PM Pacific) on over 360 AM and FM stations in the United States, Sirius Satellite Radio channel 130, and through the Internet at catholic.com. If you can't listen live, you can subscribe to our podcast or download individual shows from our MP3 archive.
Call in with your question at 1-888-31-TRUTH!
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<p>When pregnancy complications threaten the life of the mother, what does the Catholic Church actually teach? In this episode, Karlo Broussard clarifies the Church’s position on morally complex medical cases. He explains the principle of double effect, what treatments are permissible, and why direct abortion is never considered a moral solution—even in rare or tragic circumstances. If you’ve heard myths about what the Church requires in these cases, this episode brings clarity and compassion.</p>
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<li>19:17 – What does the church teach on rare pregnancy complications and abortion?</li>
<li>34:20 – Is hocus pocus taken from the Latin of the words of consecration? Is it similar to book bell and candle?</li>
<li>43:03 – What does attachment to sin mean?</li>
<li>48:09 – At what point does a cardinal who is elected pope pick their new name?</li>
<li>51:03 – Is Mary considered the highest creature? If so, how does that relate to how Jesus says John the Baptist is the greatest?</li>
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<p>Curious about Catholic Social Teaching but don’t know where to start? In this episode, Karlo Broussard points you to essential resources—from magisterial documents to accessible books—that will help you understand the Church’s teaching on human dignity, the common good, subsidiarity, and solidarity. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to go deeper, this episode lays the groundwork for learning how Catholicism speaks to politics, economics, and justice.</p>
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<li>28:50 – I went to a communion service where the female minister was standing in the sanctuary behind the altar. Is this allowed?</li>
<li>31:47 – Are there any resources you can offer to me where I can learn more about Catholic Social Teaching?</li>
<li>40:59 – How much can we read into Pope Leo’s Augustinian background?</li>
<li>49:34 – Does the indulgences the pope gave today at his blessing affect those who are in mortal sin?</li>
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<p>Why did the new pope choose the name Leo XIV? In this episode, we explore the possible historical, theological, and symbolic significance of the name “Leo”—from Leo the Great to Leo XIII—and what it might reveal about the new pope’s priorities, vision, and identity. Karlo Broussard also discusses whether this signals a moderate papacy and how the choice reflects on the Church’s current moment.</p>
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<li>18:28 – What are your thoughts on why he chose the name Leo XIV? Do you think he will be a moderate?</li>
<li>22:06 – Can we receive communion at a Orthodox church?</li>
<li>24:19 – What are some general guidelines in discerning satanic resistance vs God closing the door?</li>
<li>30:13 – Do you think the resurgence of traditional Catholicism in the US gave the idea that we were ready to have an American pope? That we are no longer looked upon as a wild card?</li>
<li>30:13 – Do you think the resurgence of traditional Catholicism in the US gave the idea that we were ready to have an American pope? That we are no longer looked upon as a wild card?</li>
<li>34:15 – The new Pope has a degree in Math. Could his papal blessing also impart more math knowledge?</li>
<li>37:41 – I think Cy’s book Ad Limina was a great parallel to what we have now. What are your thoughts on those parallels?</li>
<li>44:18 – What are your thoughts on the general name Leo and the historical significance of Leo III?</li>
<li>49:00 – What’s the difference between Catholicism and Episcopalians?</li>
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<p>What happens if someone grows up Catholic but was never properly taught the faith? In this episode, we explore the Church’s teaching on invincible ignorance, personal responsibility, and how culpability is assessed when someone lacks formation. Does ignorance excuse sin? What if that ignorance is the result of others’ failure? Karlo Broussard breaks it all down.</p>
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<li>05:51 – I got a tattoo at 16 of the number 666. I got it covered up and have confessed. Are there any implications for still having it on my body?</li>
<li>09:46 – When you were protestant, how did you handle church shopping with Jesus saying he is the way, the truth and the life?</li>
<li>19:25 – What do the 153 fish mean when Jesus met with his apostles after the resurrection?</li>
<li>22:55 – How can the Trinity have one divine mind of the persons are each other?</li>
<li>29:32 – If a person receives the anointing of the sick before they die are they absolved of all of their sins?</li>
<li>32:17 – What is or is not allowed in adoration? Can I do my homework in his presence?</li>
<li>39:40 – CCC 2156 discusses receiving a Christian name. Did my parents mess up by not naming me after a saint?</li>
<li>43:54 – What is the Church’s view on suicide?</li>
<li>49:08 – If a person goes to Catholic school and is poorly catechized would he be culpable or would he have invincible ignorance?</li>
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<p>Many Christians find it hard to see the papacy in the first-century Church. In this episode, Erick Ybarra addresses the historical and biblical foundations for the papal office. Was Peter truly the first pope? How did early Christians view his authority? And what evidence do we have from Scripture and tradition that connects the leadership of Peter to the role of today’s pope?</p>
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<li>12:33 – I struggle with not seeing the papacy in the first century. Can you help clarify where we see it?</li>
<li>18:30 – How close have we ever gotten to the pope who was the minimal requirement, a male baptized Catholic?</li>
<li>22:32 – Regarding his debate with Ubi Petrus. Do you have clarification from one of your questions from the debate?</li>
<li>35:29 – How is it ok that we added the filioque to the Nicene creed? Didn’t the Nicene Creed have a clause that not one word could be changed?</li>
<li>42:09 – How do you think the Church balances separating itself from being too political and how it’s done that historically?</li>
<li>48:24 – How closely do we tie our belief in Christ to our belief in the Church? If the pope were to dogmatically declare heresy, would it invalidate the magisterium?</li>
<li>52:06 – What do you think about the passages in First Clement where he says the Holy Spirit is writing/speaking through him? Is this evidence of papal infallibility?</li>
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