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In this episode we share a bit out the mother church for all Catholics, the Lateran Basilica in Rome. Founded in the early 4th century by Emperor Constantine I, the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran is the oldest public church in the Western world. It has been the official ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of Rome, the Pope, since its consecration.

Compassion for the poor is a cornerstone of Catholic social teaching, deeply rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and exemplified by the lives of countless saints and individuals throughout history and this Sunday the Church observes World Day of the Poor.

In this episode, we talk about how the Rosary came to be the devotional focus in the Catholic Church during October. Learn about Pope Pius V's establishment of the Feast of the Holy Rosary, and later, Pope Leo XIII's decision to honor the Rosary during all of October.

On this episode of The Catholic Frequency, we learn about Blessed Carlo Acutis, a teenage computer whiz who used his skills to evangelize online and promote the Eucharist. Join us as we learn about his life, his legacy, and how he can inspire us to use our own gifts to share God's love with the world.

In this episode, we will explore examples of how the Old Testament foreshadows the New Testament. We will look at specific examples of prefiguration and the parallels in Sacred Scripture.

On August 28th, the Catholic Church celebrates one of the most prominent theologians and philosophers in the early Christian church - Saint Augustine. — He’s viewed as one of the most important of the Church Fathers and his writings influenced the development of Western philosophy and Western Christianity. His many important writings include The City of God, On Christian Doctrine and Confessions.