White smoke sure rose faster than anyone expected (at least faster than we did)!

In this episode, we share where we were when Pope Leo XIV was elected, what it felt like in that moment, and our first impressions of the new Holy Father.

We talk about:
• Greg’s emotional reaction to the white smoke
• Jennifer’s experience watching the announcement from school
• Why it took so long for Pope Leo to appear
• His early remarks, precision in speech, and mention of St. Augustine
• What it might mean for the Rosary, the New Evangelization, and our mission

We also share what this moment has stirred up for us — including messages from Protestant friends and a surprising sense of renewed momentum.

What are your thoughts so far on Pope Leo XIV? Were you watching when the white smoke appeared?

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🙏🏻 TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Habemus Papam! Our first reactions
01:22 – Where we were when the white smoke rose
05:11 – Greg’s emotional response to the announcement
08:11 – Why Pope Leo XIV took over an hour to appear
09:58 – First impressions: clarity, precision, and peace
13:45 – The call to the center: Christ above all politics
18:08 – Leo XIV’s surprising background and humility
20:51 – Mystery vs. spectacle: his view on Catholic media
22:00 – Hopes for the Rosary, consecration, and unity
25:35 – Our prayer for the Church and Pope Leo XIV

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What kind of Pope does the Church need right now?

In this episode of the Rosary Army Catholic Podcast, Greg and Jennifer reflect on the pontificates of St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis — and share what they’re hoping for in the next successor of Peter. From a renewed love of the Rosary, to a rekindling of the New Evangelization, to a bold embrace of the deep and timeless teachings of the Church, this conversation is both personal and hopeful.

We’re not talking politics. We’re talking prayer, discernment, and trust in the Holy Spirit. And we’re asking the questions many Catholics are quietly wondering.

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Crosses in life are inevitable — in marriage, family life, ministry, and even our spiritual growth. How we carry them changes how heavy they are. Diving into Archbishop Fulton Sheen's Cries of Jesus from the Cross, we share what's been going on behind the scenes, including what we've been learning (and struggling with) along the way.

Also:
🔹 Jennifer finishes her first-ever knitting project
🔹 A BIG SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT!
🔹 How Fulton Sheen is shaping Greg’s prayer life
🔹 Why embracing suffering as a couple brings us closer to Jesus

We don’t have everything figured out, but we’re walking through it with you. We’re glad you’re here.

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🙏🏻 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro + Jennifer’s Mission Accomplished
03:00 - Big Family News
06:00 - Crosses in Marriage and Ministry
09:00 - How Fulton Sheen’s Writings Are Impacting Us
15:00 - Spiritual Attacks and Carrying the Cross
22:00 - Righteous Anger vs. Imperfect Anger
26:00 - The Power of the Crucifix in Daily Life
27:45 - Final Thoughts + Rosary Army Stuff