Articles tagged Deal Hudson

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BOMBS over IRAN and BISHOPS for HERESY?!

Just after the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, the conversation dives into the Church’s just war doctrine, asking whether preemptive military action can ever be morally justified. Deal Hudson and Deacon Keith Fournier weigh in with insights on prudence, propaganda, and the spiritual cost of conflict. Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV leads a stunning Corpus Christi procession, but his controversial episcopal appointments stir some confusion. With bishops backing women’s ordination and heresy going unchecked, the panel warns that beauty without truth is not enough. This episode calls Catholics to clarity, courage, and confidence in Christ amid mounting global and ecclesial tension. […]
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ENCORE | Faith before politics: Catholics can SAVE the WEST

Former Crisis editor and political adviser Deal Hudson unpacks the cultural and political forces reshaping America and their relation to the Church, drawing on decades of experience with leaders like George W. Bush and Donald Trump. Hudson makes the case for a moral renewal rooted in pro-life values, subsidiarity, and authentic Catholic teaching. He sounds the alarm on the U.S. bishops’ growing reliance on government funding, warning it risks turning the Church into a bureaucracy instead of a prophetic voice. The path forward? Local action, cultural courage, and a return to Gospel clarity. U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: […]
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Is the Church LOSING its independence? Restoring the West

Is the Church LOSING its independence? Deal Hudson joins the discussion to reflect on his experiences advising political leaders, including George W. Bush and Donald Trump, emphasizing that his involvement in politics has always been driven by a commitment to the pro-life cause, and arguing that a renewed focus on the dignity of life, family, and subsidiarity are essential for restoring Western civilization’s moral foundations. The conversation also explores the growing dependence of U.S. Catholic bishops on government funding, particularly concerning immigration policies. Hudson and the hosts argue that this reliance compromises the Church’s independence and distorts its mission, causing […]
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