The Patrick Madrid Show: April 09, 2026 - Hour 3

Patrick opens with the tense news of a meeting between the U.S. government and Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the Vatican’s representative, stirring debate about war in Iran, church teaching on just war, and Pope Leo XIV’s outspoken advocacy for peace. Listeners press Patrick with tough questions as callers voice concern, frustration, and hope, while he weighs the ethics of modern conflict, the suffering of civilians, and the challenges of Catholic leadership in a volatile world. The discussion threads through American politics, morality, and what it means to follow Christ’s command to seek peace.

 

• JD Vance Confronted With Report the Pentagon Allegedly Threatened Vatican with Military Force (00:34)
• Joe - Pope Leo saying 'Current war not a just war’; How did he conclude that it's not a just war? (12:22)
• Chris - I'm 50/50 on this war.   He Pope hasn't admonished the Iranian Govt about their citizens they killed.  It seems to be one-sided. (20:32)
• Pat - Where does it say to follow tradition along with following the Bible? (25:13)
• Paul - They're citing 'Anonymous Vatican sources'. This is trying to split up the Catholic vote.  This is a political ploy. (30:33)
• Rick – What happens if Iran gets a nuclear weapon? (35:11)
• Ed - I think Trump didn't handle this war correctly and we shouldn't have been involved.  I'm an Ex-Marine and this could've been done differently. (44:04)
• George - I think the Pope is not well aware and is misguided. He's not tending to his flock, like the Christians in Lebanon. (48:14)