Bishop Robert Barron discusses a remarkable revival in faith that is becoming increasingly evident in our world today.
In this thought-provoking video, he explores several pressing topics, including the reasons behind widespread unhappiness, the impact of technology on spiritual relationships, and the connection between evolution and Christian theology. He also addresses significant issues such as the Catholic Church’s political involvement, the failures of modern atheism, and the rise of Christian persecution.
Chapters include insights on personal ego, the nature of prayer, and the importance of grace, alongside a candid examination of challenging subjects like the sex abuse scandals within the Church. Bishop Barron offers guidance for those navigating their faith in today’s complex landscape, encouraging viewers to maintain a strong connection to God amidst modern distractions.
Join the conversation on faith, philosophy, and spirituality in this engaging dialogue with Bishop Barron.
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Poor Tucker is out of his depth with the conversation but, man, do I appreciate him for using his platform to have it 😂❤
Did he say "praying the rosary doesn't get you anywhere" and then proceeds to compare it to a Buddhist chant?
O dear Virgin of Virgins, by your intercession to your dearly beloved son, our Lord Jesus Christ, may this conversation bear great fruit.
May God blessed Pope Leo XIV. Blessings to all of humanity & also to all you 1.4 billion Catholics around the world.❤
AMEN FATHER. iMAY NOT AGREE WITH ALL THAT YOU SAY BUTTALKS OF PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP, thatś alright.
34-year-old rad Black lady catechumen. Grew up in a west African spiritual practice performing ritual sacrifices. Literally detoxing from the religion that is Progressivism. We out here 🙏🏾📿
TL;DR, but does Barron discuss the letter Pope Francis sent to USCCB regarding immigration?
In Milford, Massachusetts, a high school student was kidnapped by ICE without due process, and I’m just curious how Robber Barron is reconciling his omissive and public allegiance to the Trump Administration while also claiming to have the eternal answer for Catholics.
In the end, it won’t be sitting down with the likes of Tucker Carlson, who is in the running for Trump’s Daily Briefing Host because he doesn’t read daily Presidential briefings, that will connect Catholics back to trusting a hierarchy that abused their power and privilege to abuse children for years, hiding and shuffling men—so many men—around to different communities to continue their abuse with little oversight beyond a sullied honor system.
Not for nothing, but, neither of these men hold the masculinity God gave them strongly enough to wax poetic on how to properly right the ship of Catholicism, and all of their ideas come from outdated systems of oppressive love, as opposed to the reckless, radical love of Christ.
I’ll pray for Tucker and Bobby, I hope someday God will grant them the wisdom to walk in honesty and humility, with no care for views or clicks, but for the love of Christ.
A love that needed no “Word on Fire” digital media company, but sandals and dusty feet, words and presence.
Remove the smoke and mirrors and replace it with incense and truth: Barron’s alliance with Trump is his condoning his actions.
Phenomenal conversation. I stayed up past midnight to finish viewing it. God bless you both.
Beauty, clarity, inspiration, whole. Thank you Bishop Barron.♥
Thoroughly enjoyed this conversation.
Thank you gentlemen.
Jesus Saves! Hallelujah!
I don't mind in-video ads, like Beam, but I hate the interruptive YouTube ads – coming at me at a pace of TWO YouTube ads every four minutes, usually in the middle of a sentence. This is incredibly distracting and annoying. In fact, two YouTube adds interrupted your Beam ad!
But in the case of the Beam add at about 15:00, that interrupted the bishop's sentence! You know how to make good TV, @Tucker Carlson, put your ads in good places that do NOT interrupt your presentation.
⚠️I wish I could share it to many people,but the word "foolishness" in title limits me from sharing it to struggling non believers,please consider changing it to something less confronting because some of them could benefit from it in their despair..
Anytime a simple minded person calls someone foolish, it's because the supposed foolish person is being disagreeable and will not contort themselves to please a simple minded person's way of thinking. Stop trying to recruit with bigotry.
Every time I listen to Bishop Barron I learn something new
Love Bishop Barron! We pray for the Souls in Puratory. When our loved ones die, we pray that God will have mercy on their Souls and grant them Peace and forgive any sins they have not repented of. We pray that they get to Heaven or if they go to Purgaroy first (which is a mercy from God as they are purified here of any sins that remain) we pray that they will be released from Purgatory soon and be in Heaven. We pray that they have lived a life of faith and follwing Jesus and they do not rejecet God and go to Hell.
Fr Barron was great compared to Bishop Barron. Come back home Bishop! Holy Mother church needs you! 🙏🏽
I trust you Tucker, your a honest and good person. Thank you for being you
Tucker pray the St Michael prayer 🙏 you have not yet experienced the battle once you start you will be in the battle with us and St Michael himself
That's interesting, because the term "ordered truth" reminds me of the concept of responsible democracy that we learned in elementary school. Back then, we always referred to democracy as responsible democracy—a system where the government, leaders, and citizens act responsibly, and decisions are made for the good of the people and the country. In that sense, responsible democracy, like ordered freedom, reflects the idea that freedom doesn’t mean total chaos or “do whatever you want,” but rather a balanced system where freedom exists within limits to protect everyone. This is totally different from what I often see when my friends in the West talk about democracy—many of them seem to miss the “responsible” part. Coming from someone born, raised, and living in a third-world country, that difference really stands out to me.
God bless Holy mother church 🙏🙏
God bless Pope Leo xiv 🙏🙏🙏
The Bishop explains away the child abuse , as being a result of the 60s 70s Sexual revolution … and the Dirty Devil !!
The Rosary is a traditional Catholic prayer and devotion involving a string of beads used to count and meditate on prayers, primarily the Hail Mary. It is a meditative prayer that allows individuals to reflect on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, as well as engage in prayer through the intercession of Mary. The Rosary is structured around five sets of ten beads, or decades, with other prayers interspersed.
1. Joyful Mysteries: These focus on the joy of the Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, Presentation, and Finding in the Temple.
2. Sorrowful Mysteries: These reflect on the suffering of Jesus, including the Agony in the Garden, Scourging at the Pillar, Crowning with Thorns, Carrying of the Cross, and Crucifixion.
3. Glorious Mysteries: These celebrate Jesus' resurrection, ascension, the coming of the Holy Spirit, Mary's Assumption, and her Coronation.
4. Luminous Mysteries: These were added to the Rosary by Pope John Paul II and focus on Jesus' public life, including his Baptism, the Miraculous Transfiguration, the Wedding at Cana, the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God, and the Institution of the Eucharist
Catholicism is the past , the present and the future . Is GOD ❤ or nothing ☠️
The issue of child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church has been extensively documented across multiple countries, with significant reports emerging in recent decades. Below is a summary of key findings from various regions, based on credible investigations and reports, focusing on the scale, institutional responses, and notable cases. The information draws from reputable sources and reflects the global nature of the issue, without embellishment or reliance on unverified claims.
United States
• Scale: The 2002 Boston Globe investigation, highlighted in the film Spotlight, exposed widespread abuse and cover-ups in the Boston Archdiocese, sparking global attention. The 2004 John Jay Report documented 4,392 priests and deacons accused of abusing 10,667 minors between 1950 and 2002. A 2018 Pennsylvania grand jury report identified over 300 priests abusing at least 1,000 children across seven decades. By 2020, over 5,300 clergy members were credibly accused in the U.S., with California alone reporting 757 perpetrators, particularly in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles (244 priests named).
• Institutional Response: The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops adopted the 2002 Dallas Charter for child protection, but implementation has been inconsistent. Dioceses have paid over $4 billion in settlements, often with non-disclosure agreements. Many accused priests were reassigned rather than reported to authorities, a practice known as “priest shuffling.” A 2019 Associated Press investigation found nearly 1,700 credibly accused clergy living unsupervised, some near schools or playgrounds.
• Notable Cases: Cardinal Bernard Law of Boston resigned in 2002 for covering up abuse. In 2023, Lawrence Hecker pleaded guilty to charges from the 1970s. The Archdiocese of Baltimore faced scrutiny after a 2018 report detailed systemic abuse.
France
• Scale: A 2021 independent inquiry (Sauvé Commission) estimated 216,000 children were abused by clergy between 1950 and 2020, with a total of 330,000 victims when including lay members in Catholic institutions. Approximately 2,900–3,200 clergy were implicated, with 80% of victims being boys, mostly aged 10–13.
• Institutional Response: The Church showed “cruel indifference” until the early 2000s, with systemic cover-ups. The 2001 conviction of Bishop Pierre Pican for failing to report abuse marked a turning point. In 2019, Pope Francis lifted pontifical secrecy on abuse cases, but the Church still does not mandate reporting to civil authorities. The French bishops have pledged financial contributions to victims.
• Notable Cases: Former priest Bernard Preynat was convicted in 2020 for abusing over 75 boys, leading to Cardinal Philippe Barbarin’s resignation, though he was cleared of cover-up charges.
Ireland
• Scale: The 2009 Ryan and Murphy reports documented “endemic” abuse in Catholic-run institutions from the 1930s to the 1990s, estimating nearly 15,000 victims between 1970 and 1990 alone. Six reports revealed allegations against 85 priests across dioceses.
• Institutional Response: Bishops often relocated abusers to other parishes, including in the U.S. and Australia, rather than reporting them. The 2009 reports exposed government complicity in failing to stop abuse in Catholic schools and orphanages. The Church has since implemented safeguarding policies, but victims criticize slow progress.
• Notable Cases: The Dublin Archdiocese was criticized for concealing abuse between 1975 and 2004. The Cloyne diocese shielded abusers until 2008, defying Vatican reporting policies.
Australia
• Scale: A 2017 Royal Commission found 7% of Catholic priests (approximately 1,880) were accused of abusing children between 1950 and 2010, with 4,444 reported incidents. Over 15% of priests in some dioceses were perpetrators.
• Institutional Response: Allegations were rarely investigated, and abusers were often protected. Queensland’s 2020 law ended the sanctity of confession as a defense for not reporting abuse, with clergy facing up to three years in prison for non-compliance. The Church has paid millions in compensation but faces criticism for inadequate transparency.
• Notable Cases: Marist Brother Thomas Butler abused students in Brisbane between 1991 and 1993 without intervention. The Church apologized for 200 priests’ abuses over 20 years in 2002.
Germany
• Scale: A 2018 report identified 3,677 victims abused by 1,670 clergy between 1946 and 2014, with 62.8% of victims male and 66.7% under 14. The MHG study noted 4.4% of clergy were accused, likely an underestimation due to unreported cases.
• Institutional Response: The German Bishops’ Conference commissioned the MHG study, but researchers faced limited access to files, suggesting manipulation or destruction. Cardinal Reinhard Marx offered his resignation in 2021 over the Church’s mishandling, though Pope Francis rejected it.
• Notable Cases: In 2013, Kremsmuenster Abbey director Alfons Mandorfer was sentenced to 12 years for abusing 24 children between 1973 and 1993.
Spain
• Scale: A 2023 ombudsman report estimated over 200,000 children suffered abuse by clergy, with 1.13% of Spain’s adult population reporting abuse by Church personnel. El País documented over 1,000 cases since 2018.
• Institutional Response: The Church cooperated minimally with the inquiry, with some bishops showing hostility. A state fund for victim compensation was proposed. The Church’s inaction and cover-ups were criticized as enabling abuse.
• Notable Cases: The 2019 raid on the Costa Rican Episcopal Conference followed accusations against priests Mauricio Víquez and Manuel Guevara.
Other Regions
• Austria: Cardinal Hans Hermann Groër resigned in 1995 over abuse allegations but retained his cardinal title.
• Philippines: As of 2002, revelations followed U.S. reports, but the issue remains under-discussed due to the Church’s influence and weaker legal systems.
• East Timor: Priest Richard Daschbach was sentenced to 12 years in 2021 for abusing girls in a shelter.
• Latin America: Emerging scandals in Brazil, Mexico, and other countries show low reporting rates but increasing survivor activism. Legal barriers and Church secrecy hinder justice.
• India: Cases like the 2014 rape by priest Joseph Kokkan and the 2017 assault by priest Robin Vadakkancheril highlight ongoing issues, with the Church often reappointing convicted clergy.
Global Context and Vatican Response
• Scale: Estimates suggest hundreds of thousands of victims worldwide, with 330,000 in France alone and millions in settlements paid globally. The true extent is likely higher due to underreporting, especially in developing nations with hierarchical Church structures and weaker legal systems.
• Vatican Actions: Pope Francis convened a 2019 summit on abuse, abolished pontifical secrecy in 2019, and introduced Vos estis lux mundi to establish reporting procedures. However, the Vatican has been criticized for slow responses, failing to mandate reporting to civil authorities, and obstructing domestic judicial processes. A 2024 report by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors noted ongoing failures in handling cases and criticized the Vatican’s secretive processes.
• Cover-Ups: Across regions, the Church historically prioritized its reputation, relocating abusers and silencing victims through settlements or intimidation. The U.N. Committee on the Rights of the Child has repeatedly criticized the Vatican for insufficient cooperation and transparency.
Critical Notes
• Underreporting: The scale is likely underestimated due to delayed disclosures (often decades later), cultural stigmas, and Church secrecy.
• Comparisons: While the Catholic Church faces intense scrutiny, some argue abuse rates are comparable to other institutions or religious groups, though its global structure and celibacy requirements create unique risks. Protestant churches reported 260 annual abuse cases in 2007, slightly higher than the Catholic Church’s 228, but lack the same centralized documentation.
• Victim Impact: Survivors report profound psychological trauma, including PTSD, depression, and substance abuse. Institutional betrayal exacerbates harm, with many victims losing faith or facing community stigma.
This summary reflects verified data from major inquiries and avoids speculative claims. For further details, sources like BishopAccountability.org or official reports (e.g., Sauvé Commission, John Jay Report) provide comprehensive records. If you seek specific regional data or legal options, let me know, and I can tailor the response further.
Nazism started in Germany. Martin Luther protested against the Catholic Church in Germany. After the reformation, France and Germany both lost their monarchies. Napoleon tried to be an emperor but could not succeed. He instead sowed division due to his war. Hitler was able to have control due to inflationary times after WWI. Human history is connected by wars due to human nature, not God. God wanted people to live in paradise.
Bishop Barron imitating the Irish guys saying the Hail Mary has be laughing out loud by myself!!😂 God bless his soul! Such an intelligent man and bright light 🙏
Bishop Barron’s Catholicism series transformed my spiritual life…awesome interview. 🔥
❤❤❤❤❤❤ Praying for you Tucker ❤️❤️❤️
Bishop Barron provided a very energetic and enthusiastic conversation regarding the need for religious structure. I found his discussion of his morning routine of prayer really interesting. Communing daily with God and Jesus Christ and opening to surrendering yourself to Them really does help in learning authenticity and avoiding the pitfall of self-interest and materialism. Truly loving God and Jesus and living the Word provides inner peace and brings about an understanding of the importance of helping others. Walking in humility and kindness is much more honorable than all the power and money in the World. Jesus demonstrated the goodness in helping many times over and especially by not lording it over His own disciples ie: when He served them by cleansing their feet. A quality so lacking in the World today. I also appreciated the way the Bishop explained that evil 'caves in upon itself' and is ultimately self-destructive. The wickedness released kind of boomerangs and eventually lands back from where it started. Fearing evil is unnecessary unless you tend to fall for its deceptions, but the Lord does protect His own and when you trust in Him, He keeps you safe within reason… TY Tucker for providing another very enlightening program.
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As a Catholic I approve this podcast. BIshop Barron is a modern day scholar to say the least.
35:10 -Bishop Barron presents a compelling critique of modern atheism through rigorous logical reasoning, highlighting its weaknesses. His arguments are accessible to individuals with average critical thinking skills.
Thank you Tucker for this video. Bishop Barron gives me hope for the return to tradition within the Catholic Church. I went to Mass last Sunday for the first time in 10 years, and I plan to be there again this Sunday. I am also in my 5th week of attending Wednesday Night Bible Study with Promise Keepers.
I left the Catholic Church in the late 1990s. I attended a Lutheran Church for several years and came back @ 2010. I left again in 2015, and remained unchurched until last week. I am hoping Pope Leo XIV will guide the Church back onto the path of the Catholic Church I grew up in, so I can continue as a practicing Catholic.
I never gave up my Christianity, and I never gave up prayer, but it is better to belong to a Church for fellowship and making a contribution to a community of the faithful.
One of the best interviews and that's saying something. Wide ranging, deeply intellectual.
What is he referring to??? "Contiasm" or "Contian"? If anyone can help
Panache, you are the only person in America that has used that word today! Well done Tucker, I could not help laughing. Thanks this has been very informative & interesting.
The catholic church has to come to terms with its sin and turn over the abusive priests. Until they do this the catholic church at large will continue down hill.
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@Powerranger-le4up Yes, long before Pope Leo joined their ranks, I read about these three African popes. But I'm smiling because Leo is African American like I am.
I have to say I don't like the church. In my country in Europe they don't have the best record in history. Trials, fake confessions, burning of people, amassing vast wealth, scandals with child abuse and adult abuse too. This year the Catholic church might get even more funding from the state. And yet they cry they don't have enough.
I have a question for Christians and those who converted – why the church? Why not something else? Shouldn't the God be in all of us?
If 1 does it, he is mad, if a 100 do it it's a cult, if millions do it's religion.