In this episode of ‘Into The Truth’, Pierpaolo Finaldi is joined by Fr Patrick van der Vorst, founder of Christian Art, to explore the deep connection between beauty, sacred art, and the Catholic faith.

They discuss why beauty is more than a matter of personal taste, how art can point us toward God, and why creating beautiful things can be part of our vocation as Christians.

In this live episode of 'Into The Truth', recorded at WeBelieve Festival 2026, Fr John sits down with Monsignor John Armitage to explore the extraordinary story of Catholicism in England – from its conversion and persecution to its great moments of renewal.Drawing on 'The Conversion of England', a new publication bringing together the works of Cardinal Vaughan and Cardinal Wiseman, with a foreword by Monsignor Armitage, the discussion looks back at the defining moments that have shaped the English Church and asks what they might tell us about its future. Subscribe to Catholic Truth Society for more British Catholic formation contentDiscover our books: www.ctsbooks.orgSupport our channel: https://bit.ly/4cZfJeqFind us on Substack: https://livingcatholictruth.substack.com 📚 Buy _The Conversion of England_ here: https://www.ctsbooks.org/product/the-conversion-of-england/ Thank you to our friends at WeBelieve Festival | Discover more about them here: https://www.webelievefestival.com/ And thank you to Fr John Church of DominicanFriarsinBritain for stepping in to host!

How can Catholics evangelise in a world where many people no longer believe in God, identify as atheists or agnostics or feel that they have already rejected Christianity?In this episode of 'Into The Truth', Pierpaolo is joined by speaker, podcaster and founder of Crash Course Catholicism, Dr Caitlin West. They discuss Caitlin's experiences of growing up Catholic in suburban Australia, how Catholics can share their faith with atheist friends without pushing them away and why prayer is the foundation of every effective evangelist.

In a culture where many people are searching for meaning, purpose and truth, Catholics are called to share the Gospel with both courage and compassion. Evangelisation is not about watering down the Catholic faith, but about presenting the truth of Christianity in a way that is human, beautiful and lived out through authentic witness.Caitlin shares her experience of speaking with people who do not share her beliefs, including atheists and those who are sceptical of religion. She explains why respectful conversations, lasting relationships and trust are often essential before someone is ready to explore the Catholic faith.

In this episode, Pierpaolo Finaldi is joined by Nina Power, journalist and author of 'What Do Men Want?' Nina explores why many men feel alienated by modern culture, why the rise of the manosphere cannot simply be dismissed without asking deeper questions, and what we might be missing about the frustrations driving young men towards these online spaces.

Discover the extraordinary true story of Stanisława Leszczyńska, the Catholic Midwife of Auschwitz, a Polish midwife whose faith, courage and compassion brought hope into one of the darkest places in human history.Dr Gosia Brykczynska's book, 'The Real Midwife of Auschwitz: The Life of Stanisława Leszczyńska' is available now from CTS.Get the book here: https://bit.ly/4vQtC5v

Scott Hahn is on the pod! In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr Hahn joins Pierpaolo to discuss the surprising rise in conversions to the Catholic Church, the growing interest in Christianity and the Bible among young people and the signs of a genuine Catholic revival in the UK, Ireland and the USA.In this episode, they talk about conversion, The Bible, Pope Leo's AI encyclical and the family as the first society. Scott Hahn books from CTS: https://bit.ly/4vjcnd7

In this final episode of our roundtable discussion on Magnifica Humanitas, the team explore how we can each live out Pope Leo's calls to resist the Culture of Power and build a Civilisation of Love.

You can get Pope Leo's new encyclical on AI from CTS now: https://bit.ly/4dQbjFMSupport our online ministry: www.ctsbooks.org/donateFind our books: www.ctsbooks.orgIn this concluding episode of our deep-dive discussion on Magnifica Humanitas, the team explore Chapter 5 and the conclusion of the encylical.

In this conversation, the team discuss Pope Leo XIV's critique of the 'culture of power,' the dangers of technocracy, the ethics of AI in modern warfare,and the importance of rebuilding a 'Civilization of Love.' They examine his practical guidance on the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT, the formation of conscience, responsible technology use and the urgent need to educate children and young people in an increasingly digital world.

In this second instalment of the 'Magnifica Humanitas' Roundtable, we continue our exploration of Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on Artificial Intelligence, focusing on Chapters 3 and 4: Technology and Dominance and The Safeguarding of Humanity.

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As artificial intelligence continues to reshape society, Pope Leo XIV offers one of the most significant Catholic intervention yet on the promises and dangers of AI. Rather than asking whether the Church is simply for or against technology, 'Magnifica Humanitas' asks a deeper question: does technology serve the human person or will it come to dominate humanity?

In this discussion, the team examine the Pope's striking call to 'disarm AI' and consider what this means in practice. They explore the concentration of power in the hands of a small number of technology companies and tech bros, the challenges of AI governance and accountability, the rise of autonomous systems and the growing influence of algorithms on human decision-making. They also discuss the dangers of techno-feudalism, the role of international co-operation in regulating AI and the ethical questions raised by artificial intelligence in both civilian and military contexts.

The conversation also turns to some of the deepest themes of Catholic Social Teaching. Drawing on the principles of the common good, solidarity, and subsidiarity, the panel reflect on Pope Leo XIV's insistence that efficiency and technological power are not ends in themselves. Human dignity, authentic relationships, meaningful work and the flourishing of communities must remain at the centre of any technological future.

They also discuss Pope Leo's critique of transhumanism and the temptation to reduce the human person to intelligence, productivity, or data processing. The encyclical challenges us all to remember that what makes us human is not simply our ability to calculate or optimise, but our capacity for friendship, love, sacrifice, responsibility and communion with others. These are realities that cannot be replicated by artificial intelligence, no matter how sophisticated the technology becomes.